AffinityPlus CU Scholarships

Welcome Applicant/Parent,

The AffinityPlus Credit Union (AffinityPlus) Scholarship Program was established to reward our youth members who demonstrate academic excellence and assist them with continuing their education at all levels.

We believe in helping our members at every stage in their academic, economic and social development. Our scholarships are designed to assist you/your child at different scholastic stages and encourage and reward high performance from Class 4 to university.

To ensure the selection process is fair and unbiased, a scholarship committee will select annual recipients from amongst those who meet the eligible requirements.

Thank you for being a member of the AffinityPlus family, and we wish all our youth members every success on their educational journey

All the Best!
Alana Cadogan, CEO

General Information

AffinityPlus Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of our members and the success of the Credit Union. Scholarship applications are to be submitted by the stated deadlines in the various sections. Deadline dates remain as stated unless otherwise advertised

Recipients on accepting, are required to attend the Scholarship Awards Presentation Ceremony.

By accepting an award from the AffinityPlus Credit Union, the recipient agrees to be photographed, or recorded, for promotional or advertising purposes - this may include being featured in the daily press, as well as on our digital channels.

CONTACT: The Marketing Department at (246) 436-5600, (246) 436-5620, or email at marketing@affinityplusbb.com

Scholarship applications are to be submitted by the stated deadlines in the various sections. Deadline dates remain as stated unless otherwise advertised.

Applications must be accompanied by the requisite essay and exam results slips, submitted to the attention of:

The Marketing Department

AffinityPlus Credit Union Ltd.
Walcott Brooks Building
Fairchild Street, Bridgetown
St. Michael

*Originals and copies must be presented upon submission; originals will be returned to you.
*CAPE Scholarship Applications are considered only upon completion of UNIT 2.
*BCC Scholarship Applications are considered only upon completion of at least one year of studies.

Process

Application Instructions

1. Complete the application form

2. List all academic achievements.

3. Attach a copy of your official results. (application not valid without it).

4. Attach your 200-300 word essay.

5. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to review their application for completeness and errors and to ensure that it adheres to all requirements.

6. Applications must be submitted on or before the deadline dates.

7. Be aware of all scholarship criteria.

8. Scholarship funds, with the exception of the Winfield Belle Scholarship, will be deposited to the accounts of members within 14 business days of being awarded.

9. Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged

Essay Instructions

The scholarship essay is one of the most important components of the scholarship application process.
Your 200-300 word essay should be interesting, clear, concise, detailed and free of typographical errors.

Scholarship List

Casper Roett Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship award is open to students who have sat the most recent Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination (Common Entrance Exam).

Criteria

Members must be in the age range of 10 - 11 years.
Must have been a member for at least 2 years prior to May 31.
Must have at least $150 on their account as of May 31st of the same year.
Must provide a copy of their grade slip and school allocation.

Amount Available
Ten (10) scholarships in the amount of $500 each, are awarded to the top ten (10) qualifying applicants in a one-time payment.

Special Essay Required!
Topic: What My Credit Union Means to Me.
Deadline: November 22, 2024

Icilma Johnson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship award is open to students who have sat and passed subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Level.

Criteria

Members must be in the age range of 15-18 years.
Must have gained Grade 1 or Grade 2 passes at CSEC level, in at least five (5) subjects, at one sitting.
Must have been a member for at least 2 years prior to July 31.
Must have at least $200 on their account as of July 31 of the same year.
A copy of exam results must be provided.

Amount Available
Three (3) scholarships in the amount of $500 each, are awarded to the top three (3) applicants in a one-time.

Special Essay Required!
Topic: What My Credit Union Means to Me
Deadline: November 22, 2024

Levere Richards Scholarship

This scholarship award is open to students who sat and passed subjects at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Level.

Criteria

Members must be in the age range of 15-19 years.
Must have gained Grade 1 through Grade 5 passes at the final sitting of their CAPE studies.
Must have been a member for at least 2 years prior to July 31.
Must have at least $200 on their account as of July 31 of the same year.
A copy of exam results must be provided.

Amount Available
Three (3) scholarships in the amount of $500 each, are awarded to the top three (3) applicants in a one-time.

Special Essay Required!
Topic: My Vision for My Credit Union.
Deadline: November 22, 2024

Barbados Community College Scholarship

This scholarship award is open to students who are continuing studies at the Barbados Community College (BCC).

Criteria

Members must be in the age range of 17-20
Must be enrolled as a full-time, second-year Student.
Must have been a member for at least 2 years prior to July 31.
Must be of good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
A copy of the exam results must be provided

Amount Available
Three (3) scholarships in the amount of $500 each, are awarded to the top three (3) applicants in a one-time.

Special Essay Required!
Topic: The impact of the Credit Union on Barbadians.
Deadline: November 22, 2024

Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology Scholarship

This scholarship award is open to students who are continuing studies at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI).

Criteria

Members must be in the age range of 17-20.
Must be enrolled as a full-time, second-year Student.
Must have been a member for at least 2 years prior to July 31.
Must be of good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
A copy of the exam results must be provided.

Amount Available
Three (3) scholarships in the amount of $500 each, are awarded to the top three (3) applicants in a one-time payment

Special Essay Required!
Topic: The impact of the Credit Union on Barbadians.
Deadline: November 22nd, 2024

Winfield Belle Memorial Scholarship

This is a one-time scholarship award named in honor of Winfield Belle, one of our most prominent members. This scholarship is available to members enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.

Recipients can be enrolled in any discipline of their choice.
Based on Academic merit and financial need.
This scholarship award is open to students at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.

Amount Available
Two (2) scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each, are awarded to the top two (2) applicants meeting the criteria via the University of the West Indies.

The criterion for this Scholarship is set and advertised by UWI Cave Hill Campus
Deadline: Click the link for details UWI Cave Hill, Undergraduate Scholarships

Who Are Our Scholarships Named After?

Brother Casper Roett was a founding member of the AffinityPlus Credit Union, formerly known as the BWU Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. He served on the Supervisory Committee from 1985-1991 and was its Chairman during 1989. Bro. Roett sat on the Education Committee from inception in 1993-1994, witnessing the introduction of a $20,000 Education Fund; he passed away in 2000 and is honoured for his significant contributions to this Credit Union.
Sister Icilma Johnson, 1940 – 2018, was amongst a small group of Trade Unionists who saw a need for the establishment of a Credit Union, and thus, she became a founding member and a strong link in the Credit Union’s Movement. Sister Johnson became the first female President of AffinityPlus Credit Union, then known as the BWU Co-operative Credit Union Ltd, serving for the period 1987-1989 and is recognized for her contributions by the naming of this scholarship in her honour.
Brother Richards was a Trade Unionist by occupation and recognized the usefulness and need for a Credit Union – especially after seeing the benefits whilst living and working in Canada; his greatest delight has been the trust and belief of the membership in knowing that this would be an institution of great benefit to them. Bro. Richards is recognised for his significant contributions to this Credit Union by the naming of this scholarship in his honour.
Brother Winfield Belle, 1931-2008, served diligently on our Board and Committees, he participated actively in the refurbishment of the Credit Union's head office in Fairchild Street, Bridgetown and was instrumental in its overall development. The Winfield Belle Memorial Scholarship is named in his honour; in recognition of our dedicated and hardworking brother.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SCHOLARSHIPS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT (246) 436-5600 OR EMAIL marketing@affinityplusbb.com