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Growing Bright Futures: Education & Leadership Support

At Kootenay Savings, we’re dedicated to empowering education, leadership, and community involvement. Each year, we offer bursaries, recognize Community Champs and send youth to the YES Camp.

Read on to learn how you can apply or learn more!

 

High School Bursaries 

Every year, we proudly support local high school graduates in our service areas by providing $1,500 bursaries to deserving students who plan on attending a post secondary institution. 


Criteria & How To Apply

  • For more information on how to apply,
    visit your high school office.
  • To be eligible you or your parent/guardian must
    be a member of Kootenay Savings.


 
Post-Secondary Bursaries 

Are you a student in financial need attending the College of the Rockies or Selkirk College? Check out the links below to apply for a Kootenay Savings Bursary.   


College of the Rockies
 
Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursaries
 

Are you a credit union member and a student with financial need? We invite you to apply for a Credit Union Foundation bursary!

Winter: January 1 - February 15
Spring: May 1 - June 15 
Fall: September 1 - October 15

Apply Now 

 

 
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Community Champs Awards

Are you a student in the Kootenays who loves giving back? Whether you volunteer, mentor, or support community groups, we want to hear your story! You could win a $2,000 award!


Some Details:
  • Applications open Mid-April and close May 15. Six awards available.
  • Open to Grade 12 & Post Secondary Students.
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YES Camp Sponsorships 

Are you between the ages of 14-18? Take a look at YES Camp, a leadership and team building camp held at Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island. 

Camp Info:

  • 5 KSCU Scholarships available
  • 7 camp dates to choose from
  • Sponsorship includes everything needed with the exception of transportation to Kelowna for transportation to Vancouver Island

 

 

Since 2000, awarded
432 Students 
in High School with bursaries
that have totaled $418,500.

From 2003 to today, we've awarded 
82 Students 
who are serving Community Champs with a 
financial reward to use towards their studies. 
That is a total of $134,000!

Since 2012, sent 
66 Youth
to YES Camp, a leadership and team-building 
camp for 14-18-year-olds.