John Eisner Financial Literacy Scholarship (SolveYourDebts.com)

About this Bursary

Each year, SolveYourDebts.com offers several $1,000 scholarships to post-secondary students across Atlantic Canada. Since 2004, we have awarded more than $200,000 to deserving students. John Eisner was President & CEO of SolveYourDebts.com (formerly Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada) for nearly 30 years. He believed strong financial literacy is the cornerstone of future financial freedom and was committed to fostering financial literacy in young people. The John Eisner Financial Literacy Scholarship aims to carry on this legacy by providing students with the skills and habits needed to minimize post-secondary debt and use credit wisely.

How to Apply

Video Submission: Applicants must record an original 60-90 second video depicting their response to the subject matter and subsequent questions outlined in the posted application for the current year. Submissions are made online using the "Apply Now" submission form at SolveYourDebts.com. Please review the full instructions, rules and regulations, and judging criteria on our website before applying.

Selection Process

All applications will be considered providing all rules and regulations have been met. The judging process is administered by our Board's Education Committee with the Chairperson having all final decisions. Winners will be notified by end of June each year.

Eligibility

SolveYourDebts.com scholarship program is open to residents of Atlantic Canada (regardless of age) who will be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program in the upcoming academic year. Applications are accepted in both English and French. Scholarship recipients will be required to provide proof of acceptance and enrollment.

Education Requirements

University or College	Proof of enrollment is required