UFCW member earns BDM scholarship as she completes nursing degree

Regina, Sask. – September 10, 2026 – UFCW Local 1400 member Regan Kozak is a recipient of the UFCW Canada - Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu (BDM) Scholarship. Sister Kozak, who works at Real Canadian Superstore in Regina, is using the scholarship to support her final year of studies toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Regina.

“I am incredibly grateful to be a recipient of the Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu Scholarship Award,” says Kozak,” says Kozak. “This scholarship means so much to me as it helps ease financial stress and allows me to focus fully on my final year of nursing school as I work toward completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Thank you UFCW for supporting my educational journey.”

The UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship offers a total of $18,000 in scholarships to UFCW Canada members and their families and is one of more than 25 union scholarships available to members and their relatives every year, totaling more than $300,000 in support. The application deadline for 2026 is September 30.

To see a full list of scholarships offered by UFCW Canada, or to learn how you can earn university and college credits completely free of charge, visit our Union Scholarships webpage.