Southwest Regional Credit Union Scholarships 2024

Southwest Regional Credit Union will award up to 10 scholarships totaling $10,000. The recipients must be active members of the Credit Union or a child/grandchild of an active member. Recipients may apply for each year of the program; however, primary consideration will be given to first-time applicants.

Scholarship Program

Six (6) applications or more are received - $1,000 each for up to six (6) scholarships
Less than six (6) applications are received - Scholarship amounts will be tiered

Submissions will be accepted until June 30th, 2024. Recipients will be decided on July 15th, 2024.

*The recipients agree as a condition of receiving the Scholarship to participate in any publicity or promotion organized by Southwest Regional Credit Union Ltd. or to appear on Credit Union promotional material including newsprint & internet, up to one year from the draw date.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 70% average to qualify
  • Must be an active Member, or the child or grandchild of an active Member

Application

  • Provide your most recent High School or post-secondary transcript
  • Provide proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary education program at any college, university, technical institute, or private college
  • Acknowledgement of accomplishments are welcomed
  • A summary listing of extra-curricular activities including sports, clubs, and charitable work
  • Submission of a 1000-2000 word essay on one of the topics for discussion

Topics for discussion:

  • Tell us your thoughts about Southwest Regional Credit Union’s Mission, Vision and Values (found on our ‘About Us’ website page) and how they could make Southwest a good financial partner for young adults.
  • Imagine that you are talking with a friend. Explain to them the value of your Southwest Regional Credit Union membership.
  • As a young adult what are 5 things you should know about finances and what financial activities should you undertake to build a financially sound future for yourself?
  • Tell us about your post-secondary education area of focus, your long-term career goals, and how you will use your education to make a positive difference in your community in the future.

SARNIA
1205 Exmouth St.
519-383-0750

CORUNNA
411 Lyndoch St.
519-862-1421

WYOMING
618 Broadway St.
519-845-3362

WALLACEBURG
57 McNaughton Ave.
519-627-6744