Legacy Foundation

The Legacy Foundation is committed to supporting the next generation of professionals. The foundation’s sole purpose is to support the education of deserving young people across Canada. 

 

The mission of the Legacy Foundation is to promote the intertwined values of professionalism and service, both to community and to country. This mission is accomplished by awarding scholarships for post-secondary education.

The pursuit of knowledge is a cornerstone value for PIPSC. We have always understood the importance of education to our members and to Canadian society.

Through the generous donations of our PIPSC community and corporate sponsors, the foundation has generated more than a million dollars in scholarships for young Canadians.

We are proud to continue offering this opportunity with our community partner, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGC). Each year, the Legacy Foundation awards scholarships to candidates identified by the BGC who may not otherwise have the means to fulfill their potential.

Scholarships

Our scholarship program began in 1999 with an endowment from PIPSC members to form a scholarship fund. Since then, corporate sponsors and the PIPSC community have contributed funding for additional scholarships.

The Legacy Foundation offers scholarships to children and grandchildren of regular or retired PIPSC members. We also sponsor scholarships through the BGC. Students must be entering their first year of post-secondary education in a full-time program or continuing their education in a Master's or Doctorate program.

Please note that applications for the 2024 program are now closed. Submissions are currently being evaluated by our external panel.

HOW TO APPLY

12 April 2023
The deadline to submit a scholarship application to the PIPSC Legacy Foundation is Friday, June 30, 2023. In 2023, the Legacy Foundation will award the following scholarships:
27 September 2022
President Jenn Carr presented a 2022 scholarship to Heidi Elder at the NCR Council on September 24. Congratulations, Heidi!
26 September 2022
In 2022, we awarded 35 scholarships worth a total of $55,000. To date, we’ve awarded $1,105,000 in scholarships to 577 students. Thank you to our sponsors. Congratulations to all our laureates.
30 September 2021
In 2021, we awarded 36 scholarships worth a total of $56,000. To date, we’ve awarded $1,050,000 in scholarships to 542 students. Thank you to our sponsors. Congratulations to all our laureates.
8 October 2020
We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new book commemorating 100 years of leading progress. Join us for an exciting virtual discussion with labour leaders.
25 September 2020
In 2020, we awarded 57 scholarships worth a total of $86,500. To date, we’ve awarded $968,500 in scholarships to 506 students. Thank you to the constituent bodies who funded scholarships in honour of PIPSC's 100th anniversary. Congratulations to all our laureates.
21 May 2020
The deadline to submit a scholarship application to the PIPSC Legacy Foundation is Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
9 November 2019
In 2019, we awarded 37 scholarships worth a total of $57,500.