There's something special about helping our neighbours pursue their vocational dreams. Whether it's a student heading off to university for the first time or someone returning to school to start a new career chapter, education represents hope, growth, and the promise of a brighter future.

At Salus Mutual, we're honoured to play a small part in these journeys through our annual scholarship program. This year, we're thrilled to celebrate five exceptional students who embody the values that form the foundation of our mutual insurance family.

Building on Shared Values

Each year, we offer up to five $1,000 scholarships to support students of any age pursuing postsecondary education at a Canadian university, college, or accredited program. While the financial support certainly helps, these scholarships are really about something bigger — recognizing those who share our commitment to cooperation, trust, and community.

This year's scholarship applicants were asked to reflect on the following question: Mutual insurance companies are founded on the principles of cooperation, trust, and community. How do these values reflect your personal beliefs, and how would you apply them in your education, career, or volunteer work?

The responses we received were nothing short of inspiring. These students not only understood these principles, they are already living them in their daily lives and weaving them into their future plans.

Meet Our 2025 Scholarship Recipients

We're proud to recognize the following students for their academic achievements, community involvement, and dedication to making a difference: 

•  Ryan Leys
• Lydia Jocius
• Emily Burke
• Natalie Pettit
• Melanie Goens 

Each of them demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a genuine commitment to the cooperative spirit that defines the mutual way. Their thoughtful responses showed us how the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers are building their futures on the same values that have guided mutual insurance companies for generations.

Investing in Our Community's Future

Supporting education has always been close to our hearts. These scholarship recipients represent the best of what's possible when cooperation, trust, and community come together. As they continue their educational journeys, we know they'll carry these values forward, strengthening not only their own futures but the communities they'll serve throughout their lives.

Congratulations to all our 2025 scholarship winners! We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll make in the world, and we're proud to be part of your story.