As part of our Member Rewards Program, Interior Savings is offering up to 1,000 post-secondary education bursaries of $1,000 in 2021.

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Welcome to the Million Dollar Bursary application!

We’re not your average financial institution and this is not your average bursary. As a member of our credit union you are also an owner and that means you share in our profits. This program is one of the many ways we reward our loyal members.

If you’re not already a member, no problem! It’s easy to become a member and bank for free. Just make sure to join before the February 28 bursary application deadline. Plus, for a limited time, new members may be eligible to receive a bonus $200!*
Student's Name*
First Last
Student's Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email

We like to make things as easy as possible.

Before you spend the time filling out our one-page application, why don’t we quickly make sure you meet the bursary criteria?
Please confirm your understanding of the following statements:*
- I understand I must be between 17-24 years of age at any point during the 2021 calendar year.
- I live in the Thompson/Okanagan/Nicola Region
- I have not previously received a bursary from the Million Dollar Bursary program.
- I understand to claim my award, I will need to attend full-time studies in a degree, diploma or trade certification program at a designated post-secondary intuition in 2021/2022. Tuition must exceed $1000.
- I understand I must use my Interior Savings account for my everyday banking needs, performing multiple transactions each month.
If you’re not already using your Interior Savings account almost daily, we strongly recommend you take our quick “everyday banking self-assessment” to see if you’ll be eligible for this award.
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- Skip self-assessment
- Take self-assessment
Everyday Banking Self-Assessment Tool
How do you use, or plan to use, your Interior Savings account?*
As this bursary program is part of our commitment to share our profits with members, a key requirement is that you use your Interior Savings account for your everyday banking needs. To help determine your eligibility, please select the option which sounds most like you:
- I use my Interior Savings account almost daily.
- I use my Interior Savings account sometimes or I’m a new member and want to better understand how I can use my account for every day banking to be eligible for this bursary.
Sounds like you’ve got this eligibility criterion covered. Let’s move on to complete the application.
Are you currently employed?*
- yes
- no
Fantastic! Having your payroll come into Interior Savings will guarantee you satisfy the requirement to use Interior Savings for your everyday banking.

If your payroll is not already coming into your Interior Savings account, you just need to fill out this form and give it to your employer. Make sure to do this no later than March 1st 2019 to ensure your eligibility for the bursary. Or, if you need a hand, call us at 1.855.220.2580

Don’t forget to download our free mobile app for more online features!

Assuming you’ll have payroll coming into Interior Savings every month between now and the bursary payout date, you should meet this eligibility criterion. If your employment situation changes, you’ll need to make sure you’re actively using your account every month for bill payments or purchases in order to remain eligible.

Now let’s move on to complete the rest of the application!
No problem. We have countless other ways that you can use your account in order to be eligible for this bursary. Let’s move to the next question!
Do you have any recurring monthly bill payments (eg. Cell phone, Loans, utilities?)*
- yes
- no
Great News! Having an automatic monthly bill payment set up from your Interior Savings account will guarantee you satisfy the requirement to use Interior Savings for your everyday banking. If you don’t already have it set up here you just need to fill out this form or better yet - call us at 1.855.220.2580 and we’ll get you set up.

Remember, to be eligible for this bursary, we need to see that you are using your account for everyday banking needs and we’ll be looking for recurring bill payments each month. If your bill payment needs change, you’ll need to make sure you’re actively using your account every month for purchases in order to remain eligible.

Now let’s move on to complete the rest of the application!
No problem, we have one more option for you to consider.
Do you purchase clothing, gas, food, etc. every month?*
- yes
- no
Perfect! We’ll set you up with a free MemberCard. This means you can use your card to:
- Deposit cash and Canadian cheques into your account through any credit union Ding-Free ATM
- Withdraw cash at any credit union ATM
- Make unlimited point-of-sale purchases
Remember, to be eligible for this bursary, we need to see that you are using your account for everyday banking needs and we’ll be looking for multiple transactions and purchases (such as point of sale, PayPal etc.) each month..
Don’t forget to download our free mobile app for more online features!
You must be a saver! While that’s a great place to be in, it sounds like a bank account for everyday transactions isn’t quite what you need right now.

While you might not qualify for a reward from our Million Dollar Bursary program this year, Interior Savings also supports the Credit Union Foundation of BC bursary program. Click here to learn more.
Do you wish to proceed with the Million Dollar Bursary application anyways?*
- Yes, although I acknowledge I may not be eligible until I have a need to for an everyday bank account and I may need to reapply in future.
- No, I do not wish to continue at this time.
If you have any questions or think there is something we missed please contact us at 1.855.220.2580 or email milliondollarbursary@interiorsavings.com
Not a member yet?
Click here and receive $200 when you open your account. (Some restrictions apply).

Applicant Information
Now let’s fill in your information and submit your application. This is the easy part and should take less than five-minutes!

All contact information entered must belong to the student. Please do not enter information from a parent or family member's account as this will not hold your place but rather disqualify your application as our system will be unable to match this application to your student account.

* You will required your Social Insurance Number to complete this application.
Are you (the student) currently an Interior Savings member?*
- Yes
- No
To be eligible for Interior Savings’ Million Dollar Bursary, you must become a member no later than February 28, 2020. Bank for free with our MyChequing Account and, for a limited time, new members can receive an extra $200 for joining (learn more)!
Program Begin Value
Would you like us to share information about your bursary application with a parent or guardian?*
Due to privacy laws, we can only communicate with you (the student) and any joint members on your account. You may, however, elect to have a "non-joint" parent or guardian receive information on the status of your bursary.
- Yes
- No
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Parent/Guardian Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Date of Birth*
Must be between the ages of 17-24 at any point in the 2021 calendar year to qualify as per the Program Eligibility Criteria.
Primary Telephone*
Social Insurance Number*
Required for tax purposes. If this doesn’t match our records, your application may be disqualified.
Are you graduating high school this year?*
- Yes
- No
Name of High School*
How did you hear about the Million Dollar Bursary Program?*
Consent*
- I declare to the best of my knowledge, the information herein is true and correct. I understand that the personal information provided will be used to administer the program and to contact applicants regarding their application. In addition, the names of bursary recipients may be announced in promotional materials produced by Interior Savings. Personal information provided for this program will not be provided to any third parties other than as required to administer the program, or as required by law. For detailed information on Interior Savings’ practices and policies regarding personal information, please refer to our Privacy Code.

Confirmation
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For full eligibility criteria and answers to frequently asked questions, visit Million Dollar Bursary FAQ.

For questions or to report a problem, email: milliondollarbursary@interiorsavings.com