Post-Secondary students whose parent or guardian holds a West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance policy are invited to complete an application for an opportunity to receive a $1000 bursary.
2025 West Wawanosh Post-Secondary Scholarship Program.
Purposes and Amount of the Scholarship
The principal purpose is to support the sons and daughters of West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Policyholders who have graduated high school and are pursuing post-secondary education.
Applications may be received from sons and daughters of: Automobile, Commercial, Farm or Residential Insurance Policyholders.
The scholarships are intended to encourage and promote students to go on to post-secondary education, either academic or technical, to improve their life skills in order that they may become better citizens in their respective communities.
The scholarship amount has been set at $1, 000. There are 6 scholarships available. Qualified applicants will be selected on a random basis. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
"Thank you so much! I am honoured. This goes a long way and really helps me out paying for school. I can not thank you guys and West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance enough for this award!
Scholarship Topic
The essay topic for 2025 is:
Every time you sign up for an app, post on social media, or use a smart device, you’re creating a digital footprint. As you become an adult, how do you think your online presence could affect your future opportunities – employment, education, building relationships? What steps can (or should) you take now to manage your digital identity and where do you draw the line between privacy and public expression?
Submit your assignment in a format that best suits your skills and interests (ex. essay (approximately750 words), video, presentation, artwork etc.)
Conditions | How to Apply
- The completed application (download from button below) and topic assignment must be received by West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company by September 30th, 2025.
- Successful applicants will be notified by November 30th, 2025.
- Proof of enrolment in a full time post-secondary educational program (including apprenticeships and co-op programs) must be provided from the Registrars’ office prior to scholarship funds being released. The school term can be any term that starts in the twelve month period beginning September 1st, 2025.
For More Information
To submit your application, or to learn more about the current year scholarship, please email:
maaike.vanhittersum@wwmic.com
SUBJECT: 2025 Student Scholarship
Maaike van Hittersum, CPA, CA
Financial Controller
West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Co.
58 Hamilton St
Goderich, ON, N7A 1P9
* NOTE: Children/dependents of West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Company Employees or Directors are not eligible for the West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance Scholarship. Applicants’ Parent/Guardian must hold a current West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance policy (automobile, commercial, farm or residential) and be in good standing.
