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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
Ivanna Baran Purkiss
Ivanna.Purkiss@bcufinancial.com or sponsorship@bcufinancial.com
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.
Qualification Criteria
To be eligible, students must submit a completed Scholarship Application by the posted deadline, must be members of the Credit Union for a minimum of two (2) years, 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.
BCU Financial Group employees, 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 and BCU Financial Group employee, whether or not related, are not eligible to participate in the BCU Scholarship Program. The BCU Financial Board of Directors will determine eligibility at its sole discretion, with the recommendation of the BCU FSC. The BCU Financial Scholarship Committee (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.
Deadline for submission: Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
All qualifying applicants will be considered for the scholarships.
A selection committee made up of professional and community representatives will select the recipients. Only complete applications received by BCU Financial on or before June 30, 2021 will be considered.
For further inquiries please contact: scholarships@bcufinancial.com
The BCU Financial Scholarship Program is designed to reward a student’s combined academic achievement and involvement in the Ukrainian-Canadian Community.
Up to four scholarships of $1,500 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.
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.
To download “BCU Scholarship” application: click here
To download “Referee Evaluation” form: click here
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.
To download “Wolodymyr Klish Memorial Scholarship” application: click here
To download “Referee Evaluation” form: click here
The BCU Founders Scholarship of $1,500 may be awarded for any area of certificate or diploma studies at an accredited college.
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.
To download “BCU Founders Scholarship” application: click here
To download “Referee Evaluation” form: click here
The BCU High School Scholarship of $1,500 may be awarded for 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 be attending high school and graduating in June 2021, 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 fall of 2021.
To download “BCU High School Scholarship” application: click here
To download “Referee Evaluation” form: click here
We Congratulate our BCU Financial Scholarship Recipients!
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
