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Capp Award in Support of the Arts / LdSH(RC) Regtl Society

Student Scholarship Program

Updated February 2026

 

Introduction

Tony Capozzi served with Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) from 1986 to 1989, including deployment with the Regiment to Cyprus. Following a two-year posting with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise’s) in West Germany, Tony transitioned to civilian life, ultimately co-founding SimplyPHP, a highly successful software development company. Recently having sold his business, Tony is now focused on family, philanthropy, and maintaining his strong Regimental roots. The “Capp Award” is made possible through Tony’s generous support of the Regimental Society.

This new scholarship, offered annually for the next 10 years, beginning in 2026, provides total annual subsidies of $5,000 toward costs associated with post-secondary education in programs focused on the Arts. Eligible programs include those offered by universities, community colleges, or technical schools across Canada.

 

Eligibility

  • The parent or spouse of the applicant must be currently badged or have retired as a Strathcona. or, in the case of support trades, the soldier must be on Regimental strength at the time of the application. Retired members must have retired from the Canadian Armed Forces as a Strathcona.
  • The children and spouses of all Strathconas are eligible, regardless of their place of employment.
  • Evidence of enrolment in a qualified post-secondary educational institution for the application term must be provided.
  • Individuals who have received a scholarship are eligible to re-apply in subsequent years, provided they have achieved a passing grade in the program for which the award was previously given.
  • The applicant undertakes that the information contained in their application is correct and true to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. 
  • The applicant also understands that the Society retains the right to reject applications based upon eligibility criteria and that the Society has no obligation to grant awards if not warranted in the sole opinion of the selection panel.

Criteria

1) Parent / Spouses’/Retired Member service to the Regiment

Years and type of service and major accomplishments

2) Academic Standing

Submit most recent transcripts and major academic accomplishments

3) Academic and Career Goals

Usefulness of the current program in achieving long-term career goals

4) Community Service

Community service outside of scholarly pursuits. (Volunteer organizations, sports, Cadets, etc)

5) Financial Need

Program costs, other scholarships or bursaries applied for and received.

 

Application

The application proforma is to be completed and forwarded with necessary enclosures to reach the Regiment not later than 5 June, 2026. 

 

Treasurer

Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Regimental Society

PO Box 10500, Station Forces

Edmonton, AB  T5J 4J5

Or by email:  treasurer@strathconas.ca

 

***Please note late or incomplete applications will not be considered.***

 

Download: Scholarship Application Form
Should you have any problems downloading the application form or require the form in a format other than pdf, please email ldsh@strathconas.ca for assistance.


Selection Panel

Applications will be considered at a meeting held early September.

A panel comprised of:

Colonel of the Regiment;

Commanding Officer;

Regimental Sergeant Major;

Regimental Second in Command;

Association Representative;

Society Secretary; and

Tony Capozzi.

This panel will deliberate to select from among the applicants the most deserving candidate in order of priority. All or a portion of these scholarships need not necessarily be awarded in any year, at the sole discretion of the selection panel.

 

Competition Results

The winner of the competition will be announced by mid-September. Each applicant will be informed of the selection panel’s decision and their relative standing. The winner will receive their cheque from the Regimental Command team or their representatives, at a mutually agreed upon time.