The transition to post-secondary just got a little easier for 25 students in Merritt.

Each of them will receive a $1,000 award from Interior Savings, as part of the credit union’s ‘Million Dollar Bursary Program,’ which provides up to a million dollars in $1,000 bursaries to Interior Savings members across the province.

The bursary program is part of a commitment by the credit union to share profits with its members while also helping its younger members make a positive move forward with ongoing education, said Kathy Conway, CEO of Interior Savings.

“Through our Million Dollar Bursary program, we aim to help students graduate from post-secondary in a better financial position,” said Conway in a news release. “The $1,000 bursary definitely helps in this regard.”

To be eligible for the bursary, students must be between 17 to 24 years old, a member of the credit union and have plans to attend full time studies in a recognized degree, diploma or trade certification program.

The program is now in its sixth year, having awarded $82,000 to students in Merritt since its inception.