Ukrainian Credit Union Limited Eugene Roman Scholarship

• Grades: 80 - 100%
• Volunteer Experience

Eugene Roman served on the Board of the Ukrainian Credit Union Limited for twenty years, fifteen of them as the Chair. Mr. Roman is widely regarded as a leading Canadian authority on innovation and high‐tech. He was recognized as Canadian CIO of the Year in 2015. During his tenure, Eugene was key in helping Ukrainian Credit Union Limited significantly grow its asset base and adopt new technologies. He helped steer the Credit Union through five mergers and acquisitions, including Ukrainian (Sudbury) Credit Union, St. Demetrius Parish Credit Union, Ukrainian (St. Catharines) Credit Union, So‐Use Credit Union and United Ukrainian (Hamilton) Credit Union, making it one of the largest ethnic credit unions in Ontario. Under his leadership, UCU was one of the first credit unions in Ontario to implement a Call Centre, which continues today as a key element of the UCU’s service delivery model.

This award will be made to a candidate of Ukrainian heritage who:

• is enrolled full time in a post‐secondary institution in a field of study that will lead to a career in the technology sector (for example Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Nanotechnology, Telecommunications, and related fields)
• shows above average academic skills
• demonstrates leadership and community involvement
• has been a member of UCU for at least two years

No candidate can be awarded the same scholarship more than once.

Ukrainian Credit Union (UCU) is a trusted financial institution operating across Ontario, dedicated to helping members achieve their financial goals. With a full range of banking products and services, including Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Wealth Strategies, UCU provides comprehensive financial solutions for every stage of life. UCU is committed to supporting students and fostering the next generation of leaders, having awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarships to date to help students achieve their academic and professional goals.