General Hillier Scholarship

General Hillier Valour and Service Veterans and Military Families Scholarship

General (Ret'd) Rick Hillier

The General Hillier Valour and Service Veterans and Military Families Scholarship (VSS) honours the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of Canada's military members, veterans, and their families. The MaKami College Education Foundation is proud to support their educational journey.

About the Scholarship

General Hillier Valour and Service Scholarship

The General Hillier Valour and Service Veterans and Military Families Scholarship is chaired by General (Ret'd) Rick Hillier, one of Canada's most respected military leaders. Named in his honour, this scholarship reflects our shared commitment to recognizing the sacrifices and service of Canadian veterans, active military members, and their families. General Hillier's leadership and legacy bring strength and integrity to this initiative, helping guide the development and selection process.

Established by the founding family of MaKami College, whose generous initial donation helped launch the fund, in collaboration with the MaKami College Education Foundation, this scholarship is a lasting tribute to those who have served Canada and a meaningful step toward supporting their future through education.

Eligibility

Scholarship recipient with a Canadian Armed Forces member

The scholarship is open to:

  • Currently serving Canadian Armed Forces members and their families
  • Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families

Applicable Programs

Recipients can apply the scholarship to any of the following programs at MaKami College:

Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy
Health Care Aide
Medical Office Assistant
Business Administrative Assistant
Applied Politics and Public Affairs
Master Instructor
Personal Training
Early Learning and Child Care

Scholarship Support

MaKami College graduates

The General Hillier Valour and Service Scholarship will provide a combination of supports to recipients, which may include coverage for tuition, assistance with living expenses, and access to academic and mental health resources.

Application: Fill the application form, attaching all the required documents listed in Eligibility Information section. Submit the complete application package here.