Four scholarships of $1,000.00 are being offered by CUPE Local 608, to students who are proceeding to a full program of studies in any field, whether academic or vocational. To be eligible an applicant must be the son or daughter of an active member of CUPE 608 in good standing (please indicate parent employee and employer), or a current member of CUPE 608 (please indicate employer). Members of 608 work for the following employers: City of Penticton (including civilian members of the RCMP), Penticton Public Library, Peachland, Town of Oliver, Oliver Parks and Rec, Town of Osoyoos, Town of Princeton, Village of Keremeos, Fairview Mountain Golf Course and Osoyoos Golf & Country Club. No student can receive more than one CUPE 608 Bursary.
If you attend Penticton Secondary or Princess Margaret Secondary, you can find out how to apply for the 608 bursary here.
Application process – Pen Hi & Maggie
If you attend schools other than Penticton Secondary or Princess Margaret Secondary, you can find out how to apply for the 608 bursaries here.