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Are you, or someone you know, a student at a post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia?

Going to college or university is both an investment in your future and a lesson in personal finance. Tuition, books and everyday necessities can add up.

To help ease the financial stress of getting back to class, CUA is contributing more than $10,000 to ten lucky students’ futures.

This Program runs from August 1 - September 10, 2026 and is open to any student attending a post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia.

Are you, or someone you know, a student at a post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia? 

Going to college or university is both an investment in your future and a lesson in personal finance. Tuition, books and everyday necessities can add up.

To help ease the financial stress of getting back to class, CUA is contributing more than $10,000 to ten lucky students’ futures.

This Program runs from August 1 - September 10, 2026 and is open to any student attending a post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia.


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Enter our online contest below by filling out the form before September 10, 2026, at 11:59 pm ADT.

To be eligible, students must be legal residents of Canada, reside in Nova Scotia and must have reached the age of majority in Nova Scotia. If a student has not reached the age of majority, a parent or legal guardian may provide consent to enter and/or claim a prize. To claim a prize, entrants may be required to answer a skill-testing question. Additional Terms & Conditions may apply. 

Residents of other provinces are not eligible to enter unless living in and attending a post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia.

Entrants are permitted a maximum of one entry, and any additional entries will be disqualified. 


Entry Deadline: 11:59 p.m. ADT on Sunday, September 10, 2026. 





$10K in a Day Yearbook


NSCC

Since 2018, $29,490 has been granted to Nova Scotia Community College students.

DAL

Since 2018, $16,835 has been granted to Dalhousie University students.

SMU

Since 2018, $17,503 has been granted to Saint Mary's University students.

NSCAD

Since 2018, $12,336 has been granted to Nova Scotia College of Art and Design students.

MSVU

Since 2018, $13,214 has been granted to Mount Saint Vincent University students.

And More...

Since 2018, $11,250 has been granted to Nova Scotian students attending schools including Acadia, CBU, St. FX, King's College and more!

Do you want us to visit your campus?

If you want us to visit your campus next year to hand out school supplies and a $500 tuition cheque, let us know!
Send us a message!


Bank Smart, Study Hard

Here are some other ways CUA can help you bank on a brighter future with some special rates and offers just for students.

If you're in college or university, get a free student chequing account with unlimited debit transactions and unlimited e-Transfers per month. 


Our Student Loan and Line of Credit options create an affordable way to make continuing education possible. They have a low interest rate of Prime + 1% and amounts up to $40,000 for undergraduate degrees and up to $70,000 for Professional Designations. 


Explore our banking options specifically for students, including our student chequing account, our student loan and line of credit and several bursary programs offered by our partner organizations. 



Check out our CUAdvice on The Better Way to Repay Student Loans article. It's full of tips to consider, including how you can reduce the cost of interest and how student loan repayment can tie into your long-term financial goals. 



Highlights From Past $10K Campus Tours

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