2026 Conexus Youth Leadership Awards

Turn your impact into opportunity: Apply to the 2026 Conexus Youth Leadership Awards

[REGINA, SK, April 15, 2026] - Young Saskatchewan community leaders can now apply for the 2026 Conexus Youth Leadership Awards.

Conexus Credit Union will award 12 scholarships to graduating high school students worth $5,000 each. Applications are being accepted until Friday, May 15, 2026. To be eligible, students, or a parent/guardian, must be members of either Conexus, Synergy or Cornerstone Credit Union. See all the application details and apply here today.

Conexus CEO Celina Philpot explains the importance of this award and how it fits into the credit union’s larger community investment philosophy.

"It's inspiring to see young people across our province building their leadership skills and giving back to their schools and communities," says Philpot. "We want to celebrate their efforts and make it easier for them to handle the costs of higher education. We believe that when our youth have the support they need to reach their potential, it is beneficial for them and for the future of our province."

For more information and to arrange interviews, please contact:

Michael Chmielewski
Media Relations Specialist | Conexus Credit Union
media@conexus.ca | 306-751-8201

About Conexus Credit Union

Effective January 1, 2026, Conexus Credit Union 2006, Cornerstone Credit Union Financial Group Limited and Synergy Credit Union Ltd. amalgamated as Conexus Credit Union. We’re a forward-thinking, Saskatchewan-based credit union committed to our members and their success. We’re a member-owned cooperative with deep roots in communities throughout the province. With over $17 billion in assets under management, Conexus Credit Union will serve more than 200,000 members, through 57 branches, across 50 communities and unite 1,400 employees across Saskatchewan. This merger continues the legacy of three successful organizations, rooted in cooperative values and a shared vision of member and community empowerment.

Conexus dedicates five per cent of its pre-tax profits to supporting partners who are working to improve the quality of life in our communities.