Win up to $5,000

Scholarships

You could win up to $5,000 in tuition with an Innovation scholarship. 

Win up to $5,000

Get help with your tuition!

Paying tuition can be easier with a one-time Innovation scholarship. There’s over $45,000 in entrance scholarships available for first-time students. You could win up to $5,000 towards your education costs! Use your scholarship to help cover tuition, books, housing, and any other education-related expenses. 

How to apply

  1. You must be a Saskatchewan resident enrolled in a first-year post-secondary program in a Canadian college or university.

  2. You must be an Innovation Credit Union member and maintain your membership  for at least a year after our application deadline. Not a member? No worries! Simply open a No-Fee Bank Account in minutes to be eligible (there is only a $5.00 membership fee). 

  3. Create a short video telling us what you hope to achieve with your education as well as how your program will benefit you and your community. We can't wait to see you share your goals! See video requirements below for more details.

  4. Complete the appropriate application form below. 

Scholarships & Participating Schools

Innovation Credit Union Entrance Scholarship 

Apply for this general scholarship if you are enrolled in a first-year post-secondary program at any Canadian university or college (excluding Great Plains College or North West College). 

  • $30,000 in scholarships available
  • One 1st place award - $5,000
  • One 2nd place award - $3,000
  • Eleven 3rd place prizes of $2,000 each
  • Application period: March 1 to May 31, 2021

Innovation Credit Union Building Leaders Award - Great Plains College

  • $8,000 in awards available
  • Four $2,000 awards*
  • Application period: March 1 to May 31, 2021

Innovation Credit Union Building Leaders Scholarship - North West College

  • $8,000 in scholarships available
  • Four $2,000 awards*
  • Application period: July 5 to October 1, 2021

* Innovation Credit Union contributes $4,000 annually to both Great Plains College and North West College. The Government of Saskatchewan matches this contribution through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship Program.

Make Your Video Viral!

We encourage you to share your video on your social media platforms to let family and friends know of your educational aspirations and what you plan to achieve. Consider giving us and your future school a like or follow us on Facebook and Instagram too!

Video Requirements

  • A video shot with a mobile phone or other video device.
  • A PowerPoint or Google Slides type of presentation file consisting of written content, pictures, selfies, music, embedded video, or voice over.

We'll score your video based on:

  • content,
  • organization,
  • creativity,
  • presentation quality, and
  • video length.

1. Create your video. Your video must be 30 to 90 seconds.
Your video should answer these questions:

  • What is your name?
  • Where is your hometown?
  • What program are you currently enrolled in at university or college?
  • How will your program help you and your community in the future?

2. Share your video.

  • Post your video to your Facebook or Instagram page.**
  • Tag Innovation and your school in your post.
  • Include the hashtags #scholarship and #buildingleaders in your post.
  • Share the link to your video in your online application.

**If you choose to post your video with privacy settings, please email a copy of your video to community@innovationcu.ca.

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