Scholarships
With an important focus on education and equity, WFCU’s INSPIRE program includes multiple scholarship opportunities.
Michelle Voth Memorial Accounting Scholarship
New this year, to honour WFCU’s former Vice President of Finance and her many contributions to the credit union and her community, $1,500 is given annually to a UWindsor Odette School of Business third- or fourth-year accounting student with a minimum average of 80%.
WFCU Credit Union John Atkinson Memorial Scholarship
$5,000 annually divided amongst one male and one female St. Clair College student pursuing a career in law enforcement, in honour of a senior Windsor-Essex constable and community leader who was killed in the line of duty in 2006.
“This award is so meaningful to me, and I hope to continue [John Atkinson’s] legacy. I believe my values of integrity, equity, and inclusion will all be positive attributes as I apply for a career in policing.”
- Malary Cole, 2023 WFCU Credit Union John Atkinson Memorial Scholarship recipient
Photo (L to R): Shelly Atkinson, widow of John Atkinson, Malary Cole, 2023 scholarship recipient, Beth Ann Prince, WFCU Manager, Community Investment
ATHENA Scholarship Fund Windsor
$4,000 is given annually to an established program that funds post-secondary students who excel academically, while also serving as outstanding community leaders who elevate women to reach their full potential. Click
here to learn more.
WFCU Environmental Studies, Undergraduate Scholarship Endowment
Generating an annual scholarship of approximately $575, this is awarded to a University of Windsor Graduate student in the Faculty of Science registered full-time in the Masters of Environmental Science program, and is based on academic standing and proven financial need. Click
here to learn more.
WFCU Environmental Studies, Graduate Scholarship Endowment
Generating an annual scholarship of approximately $575, this is awarded to a University of Windsor Graduate student in the Faculty of Science registered full-time in the Masters of Environmental Science program, and is based on academic standing and proven financial need. Click
here to learn more.
WFCU Business Undergraduate with Co-op Scholarship Endowment
Generating an annual scholarship of approximately $500, this is awarded to a University of Windsor fourth-year student registered full-time in the Honours Business Administration Co-operative Education program, and is based on academic achievement and proven financial need.
