Scholarships

We believe that education is an important part of the success of our communities. We are proud to support our youth by helping them reach their goals through our scholarships:

Two $1,500 scholarships are available to students graduating high school.
One $1,500 scholarship is available to post-secondary students returning to school.

High School

ELIGIBILITY

Membership: Applicant must be a member of the Churchbridge Credit Union, or have a parent who has been a member for at least one year.
Program Preference: Preference will be given to students enrolling in Business, Business Administration, Business Agriculture, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, or Agriculture in Fall 2026. However, all fields of study will be considered.
Transcript & Enrollment Requirement: Applicants must provide their high school transcript and proof of enrollment in a post‑secondary institution.
Essay Requirement: Submit an approximately 300‑word essay on either of the following topics: Explain how you would describe the Credit Union to someone who has never heard of it, or Explain what "community" means to you.

SELECTION

Selection Process: The recipient will be chosen by the Churchbridge Credit Union selection committee.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Community involvement
- Extracurricular activities
- Integrity and leadership
- Volunteer work
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
Publication Consent: The recipient’s name, photograph, and essay may be published in the Churchbridge Credit Union newsletter, on the website, in-branch, and on Churchbridge Credit Union social media pages.
Deadline: Applications are accepted until May 31 each year. Recipients will be notified once the selection process is complete.
Claiming Scholarship Funds: Scholarship funds must be claimed by December 31 of the year they are awarded. The recipient must submit their transcripts and enrollment documents by this date to receive the award.

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QUESTIONS?
Contact Pam Marfleet at Churchbridge Credit Union: pmarfleet@churchbridgecu.ca or call 306-896-1724

Post-Secondary

ELIGIBILITY

Membership: Applicant must be a member of the Churchbridge Credit Union, or have a parent who has been a member for at least one year.
Education: Must have completed one year of post‑secondary education and be returning to a post‑secondary program within the same calendar year. Eligible institutions include:

Universities
Institutes of Applied Science and Technology
Business Colleges

Required documents: Proof of acceptance, proof of enrollment, and proof of full‑time status.
Program Preference: Preference will be given to students enrolling in Business, Business Administration, Business Agriculture, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, or Agriculture in Fall 2026. However, all fields of study will be considered.
Essay Requirement: Submit an approximately 500‑word essay on the following topic: “Explain why credit unions are now, more than ever, relevant in today’s society.”

SELECTION

Selection Process: The recipient will be chosen by the Churchbridge Credit Union selection committee.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applicants will be assessed on:
- Community involvement
- Extracurricular activities
- Integrity and leadership
- Volunteer work
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Quality of the essay
Publication Consent: The recipient’s name, photograph, and essay may be published in the Churchbridge Credit Union newsletter, on the website, in‑branch, and on Churchbridge Credit Union social media.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until June 30 each year. The successful applicant will be notified once the selection is complete.
Claiming Scholarship Funds: Scholarship funds must be claimed by December 31 of the year they are awarded. The recipient must submit their transcripts or proof of enrollment by this date to receive the award.