Two Wawa Students awarded 2020 NCU Succeed Youth Bursary

Northern Credit Union has announced the winners of the 2020 CU Succeed Youth Bursary. This bursary is offered to Northern Credit Union members in partnership with the Ontario Credit Union Foundation.  In total, the program will award $10,000.

The bursary was open to post-secondary students in Ontario who have applied for academic, vocational, or technical programs with winning applications demonstrating exceptional community involvement and/or financial need.

“We’re proud to award the CU Succeed Youth Bursary to eight students across our footprint. They should be commended for the dedication they show to our communities, especially during these unprecedented times.” Liisa Woolley, SVP Member Experience, “Northern is a true financial partner, with services ranging from student loans and first homes to retirement planning. We hope this is just another step in our journey together. Congratulations.”

“Northern Credit Union did exceptionally well this year in stacking up against a very strong field of applicants from across Ontario. To receive eight bursaries of the 67 awarded across the province is an excellent result” said Ontario Credit Union Foundation Executive Director, Clayton Shold. “In fact Benjamin F. from Northern tied for our top ranked bursary recipient with all four adjudicators each giving him a full marks across each evaluated criteria, earning him a $3,000 bursary. Northern’s results reflect the talent and potential of the youth in the communities they serve.”

The Northern Credit Union Winners in Northern Ontario came from Wawa, Richard’s Landing, Blind River, Thessalon, Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. The winners are: Brianna D’Angelo, Madeline Fabiano, Benjamin Fisher, Nolan Ford, Ariana Iturregul, Ainsley Spreng, Démily Thibodeau, and Britney Whitfield.