Fusion Credit Union has awarded $18,000 in scholarships this year to high school graduates entering post-secondary programs.
Now in its sixth year, the Fusion Scholarship Program was developed to support students in their academic ventures, and to invest in the future of our communities. Since its inception, Fusion has awarded over $100,000 in scholarship dollars to support more than 200 graduates across their 18 communities and beyond.
The program is open to any grade 12 student graduating high school in Manitoba heading on to postsecondary education. “At Fusion, we actively support our members to achieve great things, because their success is our success.” says Darwin Johns, CEO.
“We see these scholarships as an investment in tomorrow’s leaders and innovators.”
The Fusion Scholarship Program is open for applications between April and May each year, and the criteria considers aspects such as community impact, leadership, and achievements in academics, athletics, and/or the arts.
This year, 36 applicants from 13 communities were awarded a $500 scholarship at their graduation ceremony.
