Credit Union Foundation of BC Scholarships

The CUFBC was established in 1958 by BC credit unions to help members access post-secondary education and support systems. We are driven by a vision of a stronger social, economic and environmental future and a desire to encourage cooperation and social responsibility. Our goal is to support students who embody a community-driven mindset, and/or who face additional barriers, so that they can reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to the well-being of their communities.

Who we serve:

• Students with financial barriers to accessing or completing their post-secondary education.
• Students facing additional barriers (single parents, caregivers, those living with disability, mental or physical health challenges, and others).
• Students who embody a commitment to cooperative values and a community-driven mindset, and those pursuing social impact/values-driven careers.

Application periods:

Bursary period:  Dates

Winter:  January 12 - February 15

(*due to program updates in 2026, the start date will be delayed from Jan 1 to Jan 12)

Fall:  September 1 - October 15

A link to the application form will be posted to this page when applications are being accepted. Applications submitted outside of these dates will not be considered.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration for a CUFBC Bursary, applicants must:

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Provide proof of enrolment, tuition payment and transcripts.
• Provide a recent letter of reference from a credit union, coach or other individual that speaks to the applicant’s community involvement and shared credit union values.
• Be a BC resident who is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or designated as a protected person.
• Be in attendance at a public Canadian post-secondary school/program when the application is submitted.

Please review the bursary Terms & Conditions for more information on eligibility before you start the application process.

Award Process:

• Applications will be reviewed by an awards committee, taking into consideration financial need, additional barriers, cooperative values and strength of the application.
• Students will be notified as to when they can expect to receive their funding, and payments will be made via e-transfer.
• Recipients may be eligible for up to two awards per year.

As required by Revenue Canada, a T4A will be issued the following spring for income tax purposes. It is the responsibility of the recipient to advise us of any address changes. As required by Revenue Canada, a T4A will be issued the following spring for income tax purposes. It is the responsibility of the recipient to advise us of any address changes.