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Apply for a bursary or scholarship
A little funding can go a long way
We take pride in helping the younger generation succeed by supporting our future community leaders through bursary programs and scholarships. Why not apply for a little help from your friends at East Coast Credit Union?
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Latest news
2024 Student Bursary Winners
Congratulations to our 2024 East Coast Credit Union Student Bursary Winners. These 14 students showed an exemplary commitment to their communities as leaders to watch! We wish them all success in their upcoming studies in the fall for their chosen careers.
The program opens again in the winter of 2025.
NSCC partnership for equity-seeking students
Removing barriers and opening doors
We're donating $87K over three years to three programs promoting equitable access to education to support students from underrepresented communities.
- Indigenous Student Support Program
- Archy Beals Legacy Program
- Spark Creativity Student Bursary Fund
Supporting our future starts here
Building a strong future for our communities starts with supporting access to education. Get started on the path to success by applying to the programs below.
Bursary
East Coast CU Bursary Program
Our bursary program is for students going into their first year of post-secondary education. It is awarded based on community and school involvement, rather than grades.
Eligibility:
- Be a member or the child or grandchild of a member of East Coast Credit Union
- Be enrolled full-time for your first year at an accredited vocational program, college, or university for the upcoming academic year
- Complete and submit before the deadline
Bursary
Dave McLean Bursary
Offered by Atlantic credit unions, the Dave MacLean Bursary Endowment, provides bursaries for Aboriginal Canadians and African Nova Scotians who demonstrate severe financial need.
Eligibility:
- Aboriginal Canadians and African Nova Scotian high school graduates from Atlantic Canada
- Be attending St. Francis Xavier University, who demonstrate severe financial need
- And more available at the link below
Prize
East Coast Credit Union Prize in Entrepreneurship
East Coast CU funds this initiative for graduating BAA students at St. Francis Xavier University. Awarded to a Business graduate, the $500 East Coast Credit Union Prize in Entrepreneurship recognizes outstanding academic achievement within the entrepreneurship area.
Scholarship
Coady Change Leader Campaign
This partnership with community members provides scholarships for people to attend Coady leadership education programs. These programs provide education on social change, including community development, climate resilience, and women’s leadership. East Coast CU has pledged $25,000 to help develop the campaign.
More for students
Affordable, student-friendly banking
Student banking options that help you reach your financial goals, while you work towards your academic ones. Manage your money and access it wherever your studies take you with digital, mobile, and in person options.
You can count on us
Online or in person, we’re here to help with all the banking services you need:
