Post-Secondary Bursary Program
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 (graduate and post-graduate students are not eligible).
- Students facing additional barriers (single parents, caregivers, those living with mental or physical health challenges or disability, and others).
- Students who embody a commitment to cooperative values and a community-driven mindset, and those pursuing social impact/values driven careers.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for consideration for a CUFBC Bursary, you 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 your 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.
Terms & Conditions
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 |
Note: to apply for a CUFBC bursary, you’ll be asked to create an account with Do Some Good, our bursary management platform. Creating a Do Some Good account takes less than a minute. You can choose to log in via social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, or Apple) or simply enter your email address & name and create a password.
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Award Process:
- Applications will be reviewed by an awards committee, taking into consideration financial need, additional barriers, cooperative values and strength of the application. We inform all students about whether their application was successful or not.
- 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.
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