Student Awards

• The program is open to Libro Credit Union members and non‑members. 
• Applicants must be between 17 and 25 years of age at the time of application. 
• A minimum academic average of C+ (67%) is required. 
• Applicants must be enrolled full‑time for September 2026 in a Canadian college, university, apprenticeship program, technical institute, or private college. 
• Non‑members must have a primary home address in southwestern Ontario (postal code beginning with “N”). 
• Libro staff, Board members, and immediate family members living in the same household are not eligible. 
• Past recipients of the Libro Credit Union Student Awards are not eligible in 2026. 

You will be asked to provide the following information:

• Current academic average.
• Number of hours volunteered in your community during 2025.
• List the organizations that you volunteered with in 2025 and describe your involvement with each one
• Describe how you are helping to make your community better while balancing academic success.
• You can choose between writing an essay (Maximum 3,500 characters) or creating a short video. If submitting a video:
  • It should be maximum 2 minutes long
  • Accepted file types are mp4 or mov
  • Maximum file size is 300MB
  • Videos recorded using a mobile phone are acceptable. Please use horizontal format.
  • Additional tips: Place the phone on a stable platform or use a tripod for filming. Test the sound quality and be aware of ambient sound. Be yourself, ensure you are comfortable. You don’t need to be overly formal in your presentation.

• Application Opens: April 13, 2026   
• Application Closes: May 8, 2026  
• Decision Announcement: Beginning June 4 
• Scholarship Disbursement: Last week of August