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Alphonse Desjardins Community Scholarship
$5,000 Apply by Mar 1
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Alphonse Desjardins Community Scholarship
St. Francis Xavier University
Get $5,000 a year for 4 years if you are a Canadian resident and credit union member entering your first year of undergraduate studies.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$5,000
Deadline
Mar 1, 2028
Level
Undergraduate
Open to
Nova Scotia
What you will need
- Canadian residency
- Credit union membership
- Active involvement in credit union or co-operative activities in high school
About this award
You can receive a total of $20,000, which is paid as $5,000 per year and is renewable for 4 years. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a member of a credit union and have maintained a very high academic average throughout high school. The next application deadline is March 1, 2028. Because this award is only offered every 4 years, you should check with St. Francis Xavier University to confirm when you will hear back after you apply. Selection criteria aren't published — ask St. Francis Xavier University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask St. Francis Xavier University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. To keep this award for the full 4 years, you will likely need to meet certain standards. Renewal conditions aren't listed — confirm with St. Francis Xavier University what GPA or enrollment status you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You must be a Canadian resident and a first-year undergraduate student who is a member of a credit union. You must have a minimum 96% average. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate active involvement in credit union and/or co-operative activities in their high school career.
This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Open to undergraduate students
- Resident of Nova Scotia
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- Community InvolvementAvoid just listing your membership date. Instead, describe the specific ways you helped your credit union or co-operative during high school. List one project where you took a lead role.
- RealismAvoid assuming your membership alone guarantees the award. Instead, recognize that the 96% average and the preference for active co-operative experience make this highly selective. Apply for other awards alongside this one to diversify your options.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on March 1, 2028. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Can international students apply?
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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