Bursaries available to Merritt students

For the eighth year running, Interior Savings is again offering awards of $1000 to 1,000 students through its Million Dollar Bursary Program. Yet, so far, they have only received about 500 applications.

Merritt students have received $83,000 over the past seven years of the program.

With many feeling the financial pinch due to the pandemic, the Credit Union is determined to make one final push to reach local students in need of help with tuition.

Applying for the program is easy. There are no lengthy essays, references, or high academic grades needed. To qualify, applicants simply need to be 17 to 24 years old, use their Interior Savings account regularly, and provide proof of enrollment and tuition payment to a designated post-secondary institution.

While you need to be a member of the Credit Union to qualify, it’s not too late to join.

“There’s still time for students to become an Interior Savings member to qualify for a bursary and to take advantage of the benefits membership offers, including one-on-one financial coaching, a share of our profits and a free account for youth,” said Interior Savings CEO, Kathy Conway.

– Written by Michael Reeve

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