Conexus Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2020 youth leadership awards, which recognize graduating high school students who attempt to make their communities a better place to live.
The credit union will award cash prizes of $1,500 each to 10 young people who show leadership in everything they do, including community engagement and school participation, according to a news release. The Youth Leadership Award is part of Conexus’ community investment program that celebrates Saskatchewan students who make their mark on the world and empowers their financial well-being.
Each winner will receive $500 in cash that will be deposited into their Conexus member account, while the credit union will deposit $1,000 into a term account that can be withdrawn in one year, starting on June 1, 2021.
“Giving students a savings account allows them to think about their financial goals and how they can use that money to achieve those goals,” the news release said. “Whether it’s exploring other countries, post-secondary tuition, a down payment for a home, or a rainy day, having money in a savings account helps improve members’ financial well-being.”
Students who apply will be considered if they’re graduating from high school in Saskatchewan in the 2019-20 school year; they or their parent/guardian is a Conexus Credit Union member and have been for at least one year, with all accounts in good standing; and they follow the application instructions on Conexus.ca and include the supporting documents with the application, no later than May 31.
Applications that are not submitted through the online form on Conexus.ca or are missing information will not be evaluated.
Applicants will know if they have won the Youth Leadership Award when Conexus contacts each winner by email by June 15. A selection committee of Conexus employees from across the province will evaluate all applications. Each application will be scored on a points system, including:
- Essay question: one to five points
- Community engagement: 35 to 25 points
- School participation: 25 to 15 points
- Everyday leadership: 25 to 15 points
Applicants must score at least 65 points to be considered.
Since the coronavirus ended the 2019-20 school year early, Conexus will recognize the 10 recipients using its social media channels. Students who submit their applications will essentially be giving their consent for Conexus to disclose their names and/or picture for public relations and marketing purposes, the news release added. The organization typically recognizes its award recipients during their high school graduation ceremony when possible.
To apply, visit Conexus.ca and seek out information about the leadership award under the About Conexus tab.
