Conexus - 12 SK Youth Leaders win $5,000

Conexus awards $60,000 in Youth Leadership Awards scholarships

[Saskatchewan, June 22, 2026] - Youth leaders from across the province are getting a $5,000 boost as they start their post-secondary studies in the fall.

Conexus Credit Union has awarded twelve $5,000 scholarships to young community leaders in Saskatchewan. Each student has ties to credit union membership in either Conexus, Cornerstone or Synergy Credit Unions merging to become the new Conexus Credit Union.

The winners are:

Young leader	Hometown	Education plans
Alliya Dmytruk	Prince Albert	Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Saskatoon
Anika Elgersma	Wakaw	Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Simon Fraser University
Catherine Okolita	Fort Qu’Appelle	Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) at Dalhousie University
Elliana Christoffel	Regina	Bachelor of Education (Elementary) at the University of Regina
Eman Shahid	Lloydminster	University Transfer Science program
Hadyn Francoeur	St. Walburg	Pre-Social Work at the University of Regina
Judy Missens	Pasqua First Nation	Forensic Science at the University of Toronto
Liam Reeve	Wynyard	Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan
Mara Vogel	Theodore	Agricultural Management at Olds College
Morgan Eurich	Luseland	Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at the University of Saskatchewan
Noah Welter	Prince Albert	Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan
Turner Fry	Regina	Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Regina

Conexus awards these scholarships to Saskatchewan youth who are pursuing post-secondary education after high school and who have demonstrated leadership in their communities. Learn more about these young leaders here.

To make winning even more special, Conexus coordinated with schools across the province to surprise these students with their scholarship. Watch a video of the young leaders’ reactions here.

“Conexus Credit Union’s aim is to reduce financial barriers for these young leaders so they can focus on their studies and on achieving their goals and dreams,” explains Celina Philpot, Chief Executive Officer of Conexus Credit Union. “We also believe that by investing in you, we invest in Saskatchewan’s future.”

“Congratulations to this cohort of inspiring young leaders.”

Are you looking to explore the benefits of credit union membership? Become a Conexus Credit Union member today.

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

Conexus Credit Union is a forward-thinking Saskatchewan credit union committed to our members and their success. We are proud to be a member-owned cooperative with deep roots throughout the province. Managing $17 billion in assets, Conexus serves more than 200,000 members with 1,500 employees in 57 branches across 50 communities.

Effective January 1, 2026, Conexus Credit Union 2006, Cornerstone Credit Union Financial Group Limited and Synergy Credit Union Ltd. amalgamated as Conexus Credit Union. 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.