Community Sponsorships
BCU Financial believes in building a strong Ukrainian-Canadian community and is committed to supporting the many cultural and educational projects that promote a deeper awareness and understanding of Ukrainian history, traditions and language. We see our involvement as more than just providing financial support – we see it as a partnership. It’s about BCU Financial working together with Ukrainian Canadian organizations, schools and youth groups to strengthen and promote our Ukrainian- Canadian identity.
If your organization is looking for sponsorship for an event or project, please review our BCU Sponsorship & Donation Policy, complete the BCU Financial Sponsorship Request Application and submit it to sponsorship@bcufinancial.com at least 60 days before the date of your event or project launch. You could also submit your application in person by visiting your local BCU Financial Branch.
BCU Sponsorship Request Application
BCU Sponsorship & Donation Policy
For sponsorship inquires, contact
Anna Jacyniak
Anna.Jacyniak@bcufinancial.com or sponsorship@bcufinancial.com
BCU Financial Scholarship and NEW Student Bursary Program
BCU Financial recognizes the importance of education and volunteerism in shaping our youth’s character and empowering them to build a better future.
BCU Financial awards scholarships every year to members of our Credit Union who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate university program or college program and demonstrate both academic achievement and community leadership.
New in 2023, BCU Financial is introducing the BCU Nova Buduchnist Student Bursary – to financially assist newly arrived students from Ukraine displaced by war who are studying at a college or university in Canada.
BCU Financial Scholarship and Student Bursary Program qualification is an anonymous process. All applications are reviewed and considered by the BCU FSC which consists of a BCU Financial Board Member who acts as Chair, representatives of the Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada CYM, Ukrainian Youth Association Plast, IOUC Fourth Wave, Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union SUSK, and representatives from the Academic and Business spheres. Applications do not contain applicants’ names or any personally identifying information.
Application deadline: June 30, 2023.
For further inquiries please contact: scholarships@bcufinancial.com
The BCU Financial Scholarship Program is designed to reward a student’s combined academic achievement and active involvement in the Ukrainian-Canadian Community.
Up to four scholarships of $2,000 each may be awarded per calendar year to students enrolled in a post-secondary institution for any area of study. At least one scholarship is designated for a student of Ukrainian Studies at the BCU FSC’s discretion.
To be eligible, applicants must be under the age of 30, members of BCU for a minimum of two years, completed at least one year of a post-secondary undergraduate program with a minimum B average, and have volunteered for a Ukrainian organization or cause.
Wolodymyr Klish was a founding member of Buduchinst Credit Union and served as the first Chair of the Board of Directors. He was a passionate supporter of Ukrainian causes and a visionary leader in Toronto’s Ukrainian-Canadian community.
The Wolodymyr Klish Scholarship is designed to reward a student’s combined academic achievement and involvement in the Ukrainian-Canadian Community.
One scholarship of $2,500 may be awarded per calendar year to a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the field of business or finance studies.
To be eligible applicants must be under the age of 30, members of BCU for a minimum of two years, completed at least one year of a post-secondary undergraduate program with a minimum B average, and have volunteered for a Ukrainian organization or cause.
The BCU Founders Scholarship was created to honour the 25 forward-thinking Ukrainians who immigrated to Canada and opened Buduchnist Credit Union in 1952.
Up to two BCU Founders Scholarships of $1,500 each may be awarded for any area of certificate or diploma studies at an accredited college. Students must demonstrate active involvement in the Ukrainian-Canadian Community.
To be eligible applicants must be under the age of 30, members of BCU for a minimum of two years, and have completed at least one year of a post-secondary college program with a minimum B average.
The BCU High School Scholarship is designed to financially assist high school students who will be transitioning into a post-secondary program and who demonstrate active involvement in the Ukrainian-Canadian Community.
Up to three BCU High School Scholarships of $1000 each may be awarded to students who have been accepted into a university program or college program at an accredited post-secondary institution.
To be eligible applicants must be currently attending high school and graduating, members of BCU for a minimum of two years, and must be accepted into a university program or college program at an accredited post-secondary institution to commence studies in the upcoming school year.
The BCU Nova Buduchnist Student Bursary is designed to financially assist newly arrived students from Ukraine displaced by war who are studying in Canada.
Up to five BCU Nova Buduchnist Student Bursaries of $1000 each may be awarded for students who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate university program or college program and demonstrate both academic achievement and integration into the Ukrainian-Canadian community through volunteerism.
To be eligible, applicants must be under the age of 30, active members of the Credit Union through the Nova Buduchnist Benefit Program, in Canada through the CUAET Study Permit, enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate university program or college program, must provide documentation which indicates financial need, and must demonstrate integration into the Ukrainian-Canadian community through volunteerism. Successful recipients of the BCU Nova Buduchnist Student Bursary will agree to volunteer a minimum of 6 hours for BCU Foundation or BCU Financial sponsored events or projects in the current year.
To be eligible for the BCU Scholarship, Wolodymyr Klish Memorial Scholarship, BCU Founders Scholarship, or the BCU High School Scholarship, students must submit a completed Scholarship Application with all applicable attachments by the posted deadline, must be members of the Credit Union for a minimum of two (2) years, submit and meet the specific criteria for the scholarship they are applying for. In addition, they must also exhibit community spirit by volunteering in the Ukrainian Community and supporting Ukrainian tradition, culture, and language.
To be eligible for the BCU Nova Buduchnist Student Bursary, students must submit a completed BCU Nova Buduchnist Bursary Application with all applicable attachments by the posted deadline, must be members of the Credit Union through the Nova Buduchnist Benefit Program, and provide documentation that indicates financial need. In addition, they must also demonstrate how they are integrating into the Ukrainian-Canadian community and reflecting BCU Financial’s values and guiding principles through volunteerism.
BCU Financial Group Directors, and their immediate family members (spouses, children, siblings, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they live) or persons living in the same households of a BCU Financial Group Director, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate in the BCU Scholarship and Student Bursary Program. The BCU Financial Board of Directors will determine eligibility at its sole discretion, with the recommendation of the BCU Financial Scholarship Committee (BCU FSC). The BCU FSC reserves the right to disqualify submissions that are not consistent with BCU Financial’s values and guiding principles. BCU Financial also reserves the right to verify the eligibility of any applicant (including an applicant’s identity and address) and to disqualify any applicant who submits an application with fraudulent or misleading information and/or does not sign the Information Release Consent Form.
Students who receive a Student Bursary or a High School Scholarship are eligible to apply for a BCU Scholarship in the future. Students who receive a BCU Scholarship, Wolodymyr Klish Memorial Scholarship, or BCU Founders Scholarship are not eligible to apply for or receive an additional BCU Scholarship, regardless of category, in the future.
Alumni
We Congratulate our BCU Financial Scholarship Recipients!
Partnerships
BCU Financial partners with the following Ukrainian-language media outlets to provide news and information to the Ukrainian-Canadian community about our products and services.
Homin Ukrainy
Song of Ukraine
Forum TV
