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CU Succeed Youth Bursary
Financial support for Ontario post-secondary students
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 3,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 30, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The CU Succeed Youth Bursary offers awards from $1,000 to $3,000 to support Ontario post-secondary students with financial need. It supports academic, technological, or vocational training, including first college diplomas, undergraduate degrees, and red seal programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 30, 2026
- Closing date : June 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary study in academic, vocational, or technical programs.
- First college diploma, undergraduate degree, or red seal training.
Documents Needed
- Online application form
- Video or 500-word essay
- Two letters of reference
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario post-secondary students
- Students in academic, vocational, or technical programs
- Applicants pursuing their first college diploma, undergraduate degree, or red seal
- Prior bursary recipients continuing their studies
Who is not eligible
- Master’s or post-graduate students
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Canada and abroad for accredited post-secondary study
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Awards Committee.
- Decisions are final and communicated by email.
- If approved, the award is disbursed to the recipient’s personal credit union account.
Additional information
- A T4A will be issued for income tax purposes and sent by email.
- Applications must be submitted online by the deadline.
- Two reference letters are required from independent third parties.
- Applicants may be asked to attend a local branch for a photo presentation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CU Succeed Youth Bursary Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CU Succeed Youth Bursary. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CU Succeed Youth Bursary?
The CU Succeed Youth Bursary offers awards from $1,000 to $3,000 to support Ontario post-secondary students with financial need. It supports academic, technological, or vocational training, including first college diplomas, undergraduate degrees, and red seal programs.
How much funding can be received?
CU Succeed Youth Bursary Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is **June 30, 2026**. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the CU Succeed Youth Bursary program?
To be eligible for the CU Succeed Youth Bursary program, you must:
Ontario resident student
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Age 25 or under
What expenses are eligible under CU Succeed Youth Bursary?
Post-secondary study in academic, vocational, or technical programs.
First college diploma, undergraduate degree, or red seal training.
Who can I contact for more information about the CU Succeed Youth Bursary?
You can contact Ontario Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the CU Succeed Youth Bursary available?
The CU Succeed Youth Bursary program is available the province of Ontario.