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Million Dollar Bursary program is back, but only until end of month

There’s still time for qualifying students to apply for this year’s bursaries
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In November 2016, Kaitlyn Schrauwen (left) was the 1,000th recipient of an Interior Savings $1,000 bursary. More bursaries are available this year, but applications have to be received by the end of February. Photo: Interior Savings.

Over the past five years, Interior Savings has awarded bursaries to more than 2,500 students—25 of them from Ashcroft and area—and there are another thousand bursaries up for grabs this year, but only until Feb. 28.

In its sixth year of an eight year commitment, Interior Savings will award up to $1 million in bursaries. That’s 1,000 $1,000 bursaries available to help students achieve their dreams of completing post-secondary education.

“Local money for local good is so much more than our tagline; it’s our commitment to investing in our communities and our members,” says Kathy Conway, Interior Savings’ CEO. “Our Million Dollar Bursary program is one way we give back to our young members in the hope that we will make a meaningful difference in their lives and help them achieve their full potential.”

Each year Interior Savings returns over 20 per cent of profits to members, and the Million Dollar Bursary program is one way the credit union does that. To be eligible, members have until Feb. 28 to complete the online bursary application. If not already a member, it’s easy to join, and the student account is free.

“We know that life is expensive, especially for students who are just getting started and trying to put themselves through school,” says Conway. “With the deadline coming up quickly, our hope is that our communities will help us get the word out to ensure no eligible student misses this opportunity.”

The bursary program is intended for students between the ages of 17 and 24 who are entering or returning to full-time study towards a degree, diploma, or trade certification program at a designated post-secondary institution in 2019 or 2020. Students can only be awarded this bursary once.

Visit www.milliondollarbursary.com for more information or to submit your bursary application.