Serving CAF member
The applicant must be a serving Canadian Armed Forces member affiliated with The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada.
Annual Award · Supporting Serving Members
The Jason Patrick Warren Memorial Fund.
Established in honour of Corporal Jason Patrick Warren, the Fund provides financial support to serving Canadian Armed Forces members affiliated with The Black Watch during times when assistance can restore balance and strengthen their ability to serve.
Corporal Jason Patrick Warren · 17 October 1976 – 22 July 2006
Remembering Jason
A soldier remembered through service to others.
Corporal Jason Patrick Warren was killed in action near Kandahar, Afghanistan, on 22 July 2006. His service, character and spirit remain part of the Regiment.
Created in his memory, the Fund provides practical assistance to serving members managing difficult personal circumstances while continuing to demonstrate dedication to the Regiment and Canada. Recipients may choose to remain anonymous.
Always remembered never forgotten.
Eligibility & Examples
Who the Fund is designed to support.
The award supports serving CAF members affiliated with The Black Watch who are facing a challenging personal situation where financial assistance would help and enable continued service.
Core eligibility
Challenging personal circumstances
The member must be facing a personal situation where financial assistance would provide meaningful help and support continued service.
Examples of potential need
Paying for school tuition
Starting or sustaining a personal business
Birth of a child, divorce or family transition
Job loss
Non-service health issues
Unexpected major life costs
These examples are illustrative and not exhaustive. Each submission is considered on its individual circumstances.
How to Apply
A simple and respectful application process.
Applications should explain how the member meets the eligibility criteria and how the award would help address the circumstances described.
Prepare a one-page submission
Explain how the member meets the eligibility criteria and how the award would provide assistance.
Confirm the current deadline
Review the published deadline for the next award cycle before submitting.
Submit or nominate
The member may apply directly, or a third party may submit a nomination on the member’s behalf.
Request confidentiality
Applicants and recipients may request that their identity remain confidential.
Submit an application or nomination
Send your one-page submission
Applications may be submitted by the member or by a third party. Applicants and recipients may request confidentiality.
Suggested subject
Jason Warren Memorial Fund Application
Help the Fund Endure
Honour Jason by supporting those who continue to serve.
Donations may be made through the Black Watch of Canada Foundation and directed to the Jason Patrick Warren Memorial Fund.