Sid Bildfell Business Education Bursary
The Sid Bildfell Business Education Bursary provides $5,000 to a business student studying
administration, commerce or finance in the province of Saskatchewan.
Sid Bildfell was the CEO at SaskCentral. He was a strong leader and believed in the importance of
education and lifelong learning. This bursary was established to recognize Sid’s 41 years of
contribution, leadership and vision to SaskCentral, Saskatchewan credit unions and the
co-operative system.
To apply for this bursary, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Resident of Saskatchewan.
Business student studying administration, commerce or finance at a post secondary
institution in Saskatchewan.
Involvement in a co-operative organization.
Demonstrate a financial need.
Applicants must submit the following documentation by May 29, 2015:
 Completed application form.
 Confirmation of full-time enrollment at a university, community college or SIAST. A letter
or email indicating you are enrolled in classes for September of the current year is
recommended.
 Confirmation of involvement in a co-operative organization. A letter or email from the
co-operative is recommended. Please do not send a photocopy of your credit union
Member Card.
 Letter of reference. To enhance your success, ensure that the letter is current and is from
an employer, educator or professional.
 500 word essay OR a 2 minute video (.wmv, .mov or.avi format) that answers the
following question: What does it mean to you to be a member of a co-operative?
Applications and supporting documentation can be submitted by email to
[email protected] or by mail to:
SaskCentral
Marketing and Communications
2055 Albert Street
Regina SK S4P 3G8
Questions about the bursary or application form can be directed to SaskCentral at
[email protected] or 306.566.1480.
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Sid Bildfell Business Education Bursary
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
City/Town:
Province:
Postal Code:
Phone:
Email:
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Institution:
Address:
Program:
Start Date:
Completion Date:
Certificate, Diploma, Degree Expected:
Which year of your proposed program of study will you be entering?
 1st  2nd  3rd  4th
You must submit confirmation of full-time enrollment. A letter or email indicating you
are enrolled in classes for September of the current year is recommended.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Institution:
Program:
Start Date:
Completion Date:
Certificate, Diploma, Degree Completed:
CO-OPERATIVE INVOLVEMENT
Are you involved with a credit union or co-operative organization?
 Yes  No
You must provide confirmation of involvement in a credit union or co-operative
organization. A letter or email from the co-operative is recommended.
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REFERENCE
Please provide reference information below. Ask this person to supply a letter of reference by May 29, 2015.
Name:
Phone Number:
Email:
Ensure that the letter is current and is from an employer, educator or professional.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION – Estimated expenses for one academic year
Tuition:
$
Books & Supplies:
$
Housing:
$
Transportation:
$
Total Expenses:
$
0.00
1. Where will you be living while in school?
 House/Apartment  Residence
 With Parent(s)/Legal Guardian  Other (please explain) ____________________________________
 Self/Savings $ __________  Loans $ __________
 Scholarships/Bursaries $ __________  Other (please explain) $ __________
2. How will you be paying for your education?
3. What amount do your parents plan to contribute to your education this year? $ __________
4. What is your estimated gross income for this year? $ __________
5. What is your net worth? Total value of assets (vehicle, investments) less liabilities (loans) $ __________
6. Are there any other financial challenges you face that the selection committee should be aware of?
______________________________________________________________________________________
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ESSAY OR VIDEO
Please submit a 500 word essay OR a 2 minute video (.wmv, .mov or .avi format) that answers the following
question:
What does it mean to you to be a member of a co-operative?
OTHER
Please let us know how you heard about this scholarship. ____________________________________________
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PRIVACY STATEMENT AND APPLICATION AGREEMENT
Personal information under the control of SaskCentral shall not, without the consent of the individual to whom it
relates, be used by SaskCentral except: (a) for the purpose for which the information was obtained or compiled by
SaskCentral; or (b) for a use consistent with that purpose.
By completing and authorizing this Application, you consent to the use of your personal information for: (a)
processing of the application; (b) publication of name to SaskCentral’s Board (c) publication of name and, at
SaskCentral’s discretion, biographical information in relation to this application in the media.
You further agree that the application and any related materials, in whatever format submitted, will become the
property of SaskCentral for use in any manner it deems appropriate and as may be permitted by law. You will save
SaskCentral harmless against any claim for loss, damages, injury to person or reputation that may result from
SaskCentral’s use or distribution of your application or any information contained therein.
I hereby certify that all information is accurate and can be verified upon request; and that I have not been a
recipient of this bursary previously.
I hereby acknowledge and agree to the above privacy statements and use of my personal information by
SaskCentral.
Signature of Applicant_______________________________
(Or of parent/guardian if applicant is not age of majority)
Date of Application__________________
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