A total of eighty outstanding students representing 21 Ontario credit unions shared $100,000 in CU Succeed Youth Bursary awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Students were adjudicated on four criteria, the main two being demonstrated financial need and community support.
This is the seventh year Ontario Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) has presented awards. Over this time, we have distributed $536,000 to 407 post-secondary students.
“When Credit Unions collaborate, great things happen. Together, we’re helping to break down barriers to affordable post-secondary education and doing our part to build strong capable youth in our communities. OCUF is incredibly thankful to our Credit Union partners who continue to support the CU Succeed Bursary program, by investing in youth education and promoting the bursary program to youth in their community. We are especially grateful to our Credit Union Bursary Boosters, our corporate supporters and golfers who sponsor the Golf Classic, which help to make the CU Succeed Bursary possible” said Board Chair Liisa Woolley.
Board Director Mimi Regimbal commented, “it is so rewarding to review applications and learn about these amazing students. While every situation is different, these worthy students have shown perseverance and commitment in their pursuit of higher education and have demonstrated community leadership. It makes me extremely proud to be part of an organization, like OCUF, that financially helps to support students in achieving their educational goals.”
The 30th Golf Classic happens September 12, 2022, at Hidden Lake Golf Club in Burlington. There is still time to register for golf or sign on as a sponsor and support next year’s, CU Succeed Youth Bursary program. Please visit our website for details.
We congratulate our 2022 bursary recipients and wish them a successful school year.
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