Each year, we're proud to support our local high school graduates by providing bursaries to students within our community.
New for the 2025-2026 school year, we will be granting 4 bursaries of $5,000 each to successful graduates of Kootenay River Secondary School in Creston, BC.
These bursaries are presented to students who plan to attend a technology, university, college or vocational school.
BURSARY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for a CDCU bursary, you must:
- Fulfill graduation requirements and be proceeding to a recognized post-secondary institution leading to a degree or diploma
- Attend the institution within one year of being awarded a bursary
Note: The candidate may defer the bursary for one year with written approval.
PREFERENTIAL CRITERIA
Preference may be given to candidates that:
- Demonstrate a financial need
- Are a member of Creston & District Credit Union
BURSARY PROCEDURE
Applications are done through Kootenay River Secondary School prior to graduation. Applications are reviewed by the Educational Bursaries Committee for final selections.
To receive the award, the successful candidates must send a letter to CDCU with proof of registration along with their social insurance number, date of birth, phone number and mailing address.
Note: One-half of the bursary will be given upon proof of first semester registration ($2,500), with the balance given on proof of second semester registration($2,500).
Credit Union Foundation of BC
The Credit Union Foundation of BC was established by BC credit unions in 1958 to support our members in their journey through post-secondary education.
Applications are accepted during the following months:
Applications are accepted during the following months:
- Winter: January 1 - February 15
- Spring: May 1 - June 15
- Fall: September 1 - October 15
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