About Our Scholarships
Welcome Applicant/Parent,
The AffinityPlus Credit Union (AffinityPlus) Scholarship Program was established to reward our youth members who demonstrate academic excellence at different scholastic stages and encourage and reward high performance from Class 4 to tertiary level. Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of our members and the success of the Credit Union.
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
Sis. Alana Cadogan, AffinityPlus CEO
General Information
Review the list below of available scholarships and complete the application form to apply for your desired scholarship. Applications must be submitted by the stated deadlines in the various sections. Deadline dates remain as stated unless otherwise advertised.
Applications must be accompanied by exam results slips, and should be submitted to the attention of the Marketing Department via email or delivered/mailed to one of the Credit Union branches.
*Originals must be presented if requested for verification; 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.
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: (246) 436-5600, (246) 253-1137, or email marketing@affinityplusbb.com
The Application Process
Attach a copy of your official results. (application not valid without it). 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.
Submit completed applications and supporting documentation to the Marketing Department before the stated deadline dates. and submit via email to marketing@affinityplusbb.com
Be aware of all scholarship criteria.
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.
Available Scholarships
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 6 months to May 31.
Must have at least $100 on their account as of May 31st of the same year.
Must provide a copy of their grade slip and school allocation.
Amount Available
Eight(8) scholarships in the amount of $500 each, are awarded to the top Eight (8) qualifying applicants.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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 6 months prior to July 31.
Must have at least $150 on their account as of July 31 of the same year of their CSEC exam.
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.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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 4 passes at the final sitting of their CAPE studies.
Must have been a member for at least 6 months prior to July 31.
Must have at least $150 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 based on perfprmance.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Barbados Community College Scholarship
This scholarship award is open to students who have completed at least one year of studies and are continuing on at the Barbados Community College (BCC).
Criteria
Members must be in the age range of 17-20
Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Must have been a member for at least 6 months prior to July 31.
Must be of good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Must have at least $150 on their account as of July 31 of the same year.
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.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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 6 months prior to July 31.
Must be of good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Must have at least $150 on their account as of July 31 of the same year.
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
Deadline: September 30, 2026
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 (UWI), Cave Hill Campus.
Recipients can be enrolled in any discipline of their choice.
Based on Academic merit and financial need.
The criteria for this Scholarship is set and advertised by UWI 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 (UWO).
Deadline: Click the link for details UWI Cave Hill, Undergraduate Scholarships
Who Are Our Scholarships Named After?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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