Bursaries and Scholarships

Co-operative Management Education Bursaries

Support from the co-operative sector and individual donors allows our Centre to offer two bursaries and one scholarship to assist candidates enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management and the Master of Management, Co-operatives and Credit Unions programs:

• Dr. Sidney Pobihushchy Bursary: Awarded to students enrolled in either program and demonstrating financial need. 
• Leadership in Co-operative Management Education Bursary: Awarded to students enrolled in either program and demonstrating financial need. Preference will be given to students from developing countries or co-operative organizations that might not otherwise be able to afford the program costs. 
• Heartland Farm Mutual Scholarship (previously Kings Mutual Insurance Scholarship): Awarded to students who demonstrate leadership in their community, whether it be local, national or international.

The application deadline is May 31st. Complete the ICCM Bursary Application.

If you would like to support the co-operative system with a contribution to the bursary fund, please click this link to make a charitable donation today.

Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University offers the Financial Aid Bursary to students who are experiencing financial hardship. Students must re-apply each term during the academic year. For more details, visit the Financial Need-Based Bursary website. 

Atlantic Central and League Savings & Mortgage (ACLSM) Bursary

The Atlantic Central and League Savings & Mortgage bursary supports Atlantic Canada-based credit union employees enrolling in the Master's, Graduate Diploma or Certificate programs (co-op and credit union management). One bursary will be awarded each year. The bursary amount covers approximately 30% of tuition costs over the length of the program. The program and bursary application deadlines are May 31 (applicants may be considered after this date if seats and funding are still available). Apply now by completing the Atlantic Central and League Savings & Mortgage (ACLSM) Bursary Application Form.

Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation (CASC) Scholarship

The Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation offers four opportunities for financial aid: Alexander Fraser Laidlaw Fellowship, Amy and Tim Dauphinee Scholarship, Lemaire Co-operative Studies Award, and The Norm Bromberger Research Bursary. For more details, visit the CASC website.

Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHFC) Scholarship

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada awards five scholarships each year to members, directors or employees of a CHF Canada member. Students must be enrolled in a program that is relevant to improving the business skills of co-op housing managers from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. The application deadline is March 1st. For more details, please visit the CHFC website.

Elroy Webster Cooperative Studies Fund

The Elroy Webster Cooperative Studies Fund offers financial aid to students enrolled in a business program, with a particular interest in studies about agricultural co-operatives and/or with potential benefit for agricultural co-operatives. Students must be legal residents of the United States, but the university can be located in the United States or Canada. The application deadline is early August. For more details, please visit the Elroy Webster Cooperative Studies website. 

Handyside Ethical and Social Responsibility Award

The Handyside Ethical and Social Responsibility Award is presented annually to a graduate or undergraduate who participates in a paper, case or project. The focus must be on ethical and social responsibility in an organization. The application deadline is early April. For more details, please visit The Handyside Ethical and Social Responsibility Award website. 

NBTA Credit Union

NBTA Credit Union presents several education awards and scholarships each year for residents of the Province of New Brunswick in Canada. For more details, please visit the NBTA Credit Union website.

Organization of American States Scholarships

The Organization of American States and Saint Mary's University have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement under which students awarded an OAS Scholarship may apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Co-operative Management or Master of Management, Co-operatives and Credit Unions. Qualified students accepted into these programs and in receipt of an OAS Scholarship are also eligible for a bursary under the Dr. Sidney Pobihushchy Bursary Fund listed above. For more details visit the OAS website. 

Ralph K. Morris Foundation

The Ralph K. Morris Cooperative Leadership Fund has been established by the Ralph K. Morris Foundation to support the development of future co-operative leaders. For more details, please visit the Ralph K. Morris Cooperative Leadership Fund website. 

Zonta International

Zonta International has established the Jane M. Klausman scholarship to help women pursue a master's education in business management. For more details, visit the Zonta International website.