Credit Unions are unique in the ways that they conduct business and serve their members. What we celebrate as the Credit Union difference extends far beyond our financial services. As member owned co-operatives, credit unions have a long, distinguished history of reflecting the strength of their co-operative values in forging stronger communities. The Police Credit Union is pleased to offer a new scholarship program for children and grandchildren of our members. Just one more way your Credit Union is taking care of our own! DETAILS OF PROGRAM
A total of four Credit Union scholarships will be provided.
Each successful student will be granted $500 toward their fall semester.
Scholarships are for students that have been accepted at an accredited university or college for their first year on a full-time basis.
Students cannot receive more than one scholarship from the Police Credit Union throughout their educational career.
Scholarship submissions will be required no later than 5:00 pm May 31st of each year that these scholarships are offered.
A decision on the successful applicants will be made by a committee appointed by the Police Credit Union in conjunction with the Board of Directors.
A decision will be made no later than June 30th each calendar year.
Applicants who receive a scholarship will also be required to submit or have a digital image of them captured by authorized staff of the Police Credit Union for use on the Police Credit Union’s website and in newsletters along with their name.
CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP Parent or grandparent of student must be a member in good standing at the Police Credit Union. EDUCATION Candidates must have received (or be eligible to receive) a valid high school diploma during the year of the application. TRANSCRIPT OF MARKS All candidates must supply an official transcript of their final results of all high school credit courses to date. ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS OR COURSES OF STUDY Candidates must confirm enrollment in any recognized accredited postsecondary institution in Canada for study on a full-time basis. SELECTION CRITERIA The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a number of factors that may include academic achievement, community involvement and leadership displayed. The student must submit an essay (maximum 1,000 words) describing why they have chosen their particular field of study.
Personal information (other than the information mentioned above) of all applicants will be kept strictly confidential.
2011 Scholarship Winner Devin Walker
Devin Walker and Mom
Devin Walker
Devin Walker with Chair of the Board of Directors, Gary Leitch.
2011 Scholarship Winner Neil Donison
Neil Donison and Dad
Neil Donison
Neil Donison with Chair of the Board of Directors, Gary Leitch.
2011 Scholarship Winner Nicole Pedder
Nicole Pedder and Family
Nicole Pedder
Nicole Pedder with Chair of the Board of Directors, Gary Leitch.
