C.O.B C.A.R.E.S: Saving for the future earlier than ever

Nurture your child’s initial spark to grow their habit of saving and future-proof their prosperity with our special C.A.R.E.S. Programme and Scholarships!

Your child’s future deserves a strong start!

Give them the gift of smart money habits early with a CARES Savings Account from the City of Bridgetown (C.O.B) Cooperative Credit Union! Not only will you kickstart their financial journey, but we’ll help you along the way with an instant boost.

Open a CARES account with a minimum of $100 and enjoy a welcome bonus of $25!
When your child maintains their CARES account for at least 1 year, they become eligible for the Maxine McClean Scholarship — supporting them at every major academic milestone:
Primary School
Secondary School
Tertiary Education
It’s more than saving; it’s building a future of opportunity.

C.A.R.E.S Scholarships Now Open!

We’re happy to announce that we’re now accepting applications to our C.O.B C.A.R.E.S Scholarships program for students currently undertaking the following academic pathways: BCC, CAPE, CCIAA, Common Entrance, CSEC, SJPI, Special Needs, and Undergraduate.

Children Are Really Enthusiastic Savers

C.A.R.E.S

At C.O.B, we recognize the importance of sculpting a savings culture amongst the youth and have designed the C.A.R.E.S programme with specific advantages to meet the needs of our young people. These advantages include:

Attractive interest rates above that of regular savings
Awards for academic excellence at various levels of tuition
Learning and experiencing the value of thrift
First-hand insight into the world of work

Maxine McClean Scholarship & Awards Programme

This is our premier benefits initiative for junior savers, designed to recognise and reward our youthful savers at every major developmental stage as they pursue their dreams. As a caring organisation we are pleased to also recognise those who excel in the Arts, Sports and Culture.

Basic Requirements for Eligibility:

Membership

Candidates must be members of the Credit Union’s C.A.R.E.S Programme for at least one (1) year or 12 months prior to making the application.

Minimum Account Balance

Candidates must have the minimum account balance (see below) by the deadline date outlined on application forms.

Application Form

All candidates must complete the official application form for the desired scholarship and appropriate age group provided by the Credit Union.

Essay

Students at the Tertiary level ONLY will be required to complete an essay entitled “The Importance of the Co-operative Movement in Barbados.” This essay should be no less than five hundred (500) words.

Start to develop the habit of saving right now and you can be just like Angus the Ant – thrifty, industrious and successful! Get great benefits as a member of our cool C.A.R.E.S Programme!

Attractive interest rate!
Free gift on sign-up* (while stocks last)
Eligibility for participation in our School Credit Union Programme
Eligibility for awards under our Scholarship Programme

Access the Application Forms below:

Please note that the application deadline for 2025 has passed.

Now that you are getting older, you need to learn how to make your money work for you. C.O.B C.A.R.E.S can help you learn about investing and planning for a sound financial future. Check out the benefits to you!

Attractive interest rate!
Eligibility for awards under our C.O.B C.A.R.E.S Maxine McClean Scholarship and Awards Programme.
Interactive informational sessions.
Eligibility for recruitment into our Internship Programme.

Access the Application Forms below:

Please note that the application deadline for 2025 has passed.

By now you are very aware of the importance of saving, investing and making wise financial decisions but we at C.O.B have even more for you. Let our wide range of services cater to your needs. The advantages of continued participation in this plan include:

Attractive interest rate!
Eligibility for awards under our Scholarship Programme
Eligibility for recruitment into our Internship Programme
Access to our FREE Easy Line of Services: Easy Access ATM & Debit Card, Easy E-Banking (Internet Banking), Easy Voice (Telephone Banking), Easy Mobile Banking
Ability to apply for a Loan (must be employed)
Ability to sign up for any of the products in our Prosperity Suite of Savings

At every stage, C.O.B CARES for you!
Access the Application Forms below:

Please note that the application deadline for 2025 has passed.

Sports Massage Therapy Scholarships

The Holistic Health & Wellness Scholarship Programme is designed to assist in reducing the number of people suffering from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) while creating a system of supporting mechanisms and modalities for developing and sustaining Sport as a viable career path.
This programme equips students with a comprehensive skillset, blending the holistic principles of well-being with targeted techniques for sports injury recovery and performance enhancement.

The programme consists of 140 hours of teaching time; the curriculum is as follows:

Massage Therapy Practice
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Body Systems 
Sports Massage
Reflexology
Business Practice

Entry Requirements:

Completion of secondary school
At least 18 years old
In good physical health

A personal statement outlining why you want to become a trained massage therapist within the health and wellness sector.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application form and submit it to: holisticscholarships@cobliftfoundation.com before the deadline.

Deadline for submissions is July 7th, 2026.
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