How to Apply

Eligibility

You can apply to the Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursary Program if you meet the criteria below:

  • All applicants must have a demonstrated financial need.
  • Applicants must be BC residents who are Canadian Citizens, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person.
  • Applicants must be in attendance at a public Canadian post-secondary school when the application is submitted.
  • Applicants attending accredited private schools will only be considered if the program is not offered at a public school. Applicants must provide a statement as to why they are not attending a public school and provide a receipt for tuition.
  • Programs of study may be academic, vocational, technical or technological.
  • Graduate and post graduate students are not eligible.

Application

Complete the online application.

Applicants must also submit:

  • Proof of enrolment, tuition payment and transcripts.
  • A recent letter of reference from a credit union, coach or other individual that speaks to your community involvement and shared credit union values.

Judging

Award Process:

  • Applications will be reviewed via awards committee, taking into consideration financial need, the length of the program, the year of study, efforts to minimize costs, personal statement of special circumstances, grades, etc. All decisions are final.
  • Bursaries are disbursed during the course of the program. The CUFBC will send funding by Interac e-transfer to the email address on file. Students will be notified as to when they can expect to receive their funding.
  • Recipients may be eligible for up to two awards per year.

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