CornerstoneCU - Cornerstone Scholarships | Post-Secondary Education Funding

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

We really believe that here and are committed to supporting you in achieving your goals! Cornerstone Credit Union offers 15 scholarships of $1000 each to high school graduates and returning post-secondary students through our Cornerstone Credit Union Scholarship program.

How does it work?

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:

- be in their final year of high school or currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution;
- be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status;
- attend school on a full-time basis (as defined by the school);
- be accepted to, or already enrolled in a course of study leading to a first degree/diploma;
- have not been awarded scholarship funds from Cornerstone Credit Union in the past;
- be a Member or have a parent/guardian who is a Member of Cornerstone Credit Union;
- provide proof of acceptance or enrolment to community@cornerstonecu.com.

Application:
Ensure the following is included in your submission:
Part 1: Submit an online application.

Part 2: Showcase Submission.

- Applicants must submit a short essay (500 words), creative presentation, or a video which showcases either:

Leadership:

What is your purpose, and what makes you a great leader? Applicants are asked to highlight their leadership experiences, including topics such as participation in academic/school activities, extracurricular involvement, and volunteerism.

Financial Literacy:

What is your purpose, and how has financial literacy helped you as you navigate the ‘real world’? How do you define success for yourself, and what steps are you taking to reach it.

Part 3: Supporting Documents.

- Proof of post-secondary institution enrolment.

Applications closed on March 31, 2025.

Questions? Reach out to community@cornerstonecu.com

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