The tradition of awarding  scholarships in keeping with the international cooperative principle of "Education, Training and Information " continued in 2017. On August 2, 2017 15 students, who will attend secondary school in the new academic year, were awarded scholarships by the NCCU. 

One merit scholarship and 14  scholarships, in the names of persons who have made notable contributions to the development of the credit union movement in Dominica, were awarded for a period of five years. The recipients were 

 NCCU President Josephine Dublin revealed that for the  2016/2017 academic year the NCCU spent more than $75,000 on its scholarship program and over $400,000 has been spent over the six years of NCCU's existence.   

The scholarships cover the provision of text books and other school supplies to a maximum of $700, an annual uniform allowance of $300, the payment of school fees ranging from $50 to $525, and the provision of a monthly transport allowance ranging from $50 to $80 where applicable, among other expenses.

The NCCU has maintained investment in youth through the scholarship program spanning over 50 years. Since the establishment of the NCCU on November 1st, 2010, the total number of scholarships available per annum has doubled from 7 to 15 Mrs Dublin pointed out. 

Congratulations Scholars and best wishes for success in secondary School  

 2017 Scholars with Mrs. Dublin, Chief Executive Officer, Ag--Curth Charles and Miss Dominica, Jade Romain