Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announced the small business owners moving forward as finalists in each of the credit union’s regional Idea Leap Grant competitions. As finalists, these entrepreneurs will each participate in their regional pitch competition as they strive to win a grant to support and expand their small business.   The finalists are: Chattanooga Area ·         RMJ USA (People’s[...]

Pelican State Credit Union is awarding $15,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors across Louisiana. The Team Pelican Scholarship Program is a benefit open to all Team Pelican Youth Savings Account members! Finalists will be selected by parish and on the basis of their community service and academic and personal achievements. Founded in 2008, Pelican’s Team Pelican Scholarship Award Program has awarded $115,500 in scholarships. It is one of the many reasons why it[...]

The Oxford Chamber of Commerce and Genisys Credit Union announce the return of the Community Pride Scholarship for Oxford High School (OHS) seniors. Four eligible students from the graduating class of 2023 will be awarded $1,000 each. Students have the opportunity to submit an essay, artwork, music, or video in response to the question, What does the Oxford Community mean to you? along with a letter of recommendation. To be eligible, applicants must be a graduating OHS senior with[...]

Kellogg Community Credit Union (KCCU) announces they will be awarding ten, $1,000 scholarships to members who are attending a college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2023. High school seniors attending college for the first time, high school graduates returning to college, and students pursuing a degree or certificate in the trades, are encouraged to apply. The scholarships will help cover tuition and admission fees to any accredited college, university, or trade school[...]

Northland Area Federal Credit Union’s 2023 scholarship application period is coming to an end. Applications for the Jerry Erickson Educational Scholarship will be accepted at the credit union’s Alpena office until March 1, 2023.  Student member-applicants have the opportunity to win up to $10,000.00 in awards for college expenses.  To qualify, applicants must be a full-time high school or college student, hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be a Northland Area Federal[...]

Today, American 1 Credit Union pledged $16,000 to the Community Involvement Scholarship Program to 16 high school students in 2023. Since the inception of the American 1 Scholarship Program in 2004, American 1 has provided $224K in scholarships to 224 students.  American 1’s Skip-a-Pay program funds the scholarship program. The credit union allows their members to skip one month’s loan payment for a fee of $25, and a portion of the fee benefits the scholarship fund.[...]

High school seniors can submit 1-page essay beginning Feb. 1 as part of credit union’s Write to Educate Essay Contest LAFCU is now accepting submissions for its 2023 Write to Educate Essay Contest. The contest awards four high school seniors a total of $20,000 and donates $2,000 to local charities on their behalf.  Each winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship to an accredited Michigan college or university and will designate another $500 from LAFCU to a local charity.[...]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The WEOKIE Foundation is dedicated to providing support to the community and to charitable organizations that offer assistance to local citizens. Since its inception in 2006, the Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling more than $642,500 to deserving high school seniors desiring a post-secondary education. The WEOKIE Foundation is proud to award 25 high school seniors $2,000 scholarship for college or vocational school. Each student submits an essay identifying [...]

Northland Area Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for 2023 Jerry Erickson Educational Scholarships.  Northland student members are eligible to apply for educational awards to use for college expenses. Deanna Reeves, Vice President of Member Service, said, "Northland is committed to strengthening our youth's education and supporting our communities. Education opens doors of opportunity; Northland creates better financial health and, ultimately, stronger[...]

Hilo, HI. (January 10, 2023) – Getting ready to go to college is exciting, but it can also be a challenge especially with the rising costs of tuition, books, room and board, etc. HFS Federal Credit Union understands the burden that these costs can be. That’s why the Credit Union began awarding scholarships 11 years ago to help local students achieve their dreams of a higher education and to ease the financial burden.  So far, over $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded to[...]

Pensacola, FL. (January 5, 2023) – Gulf Winds and the Gulf Winds Cares Foundation is now accepting applications to their annual academic scholarship program. The program offers five scholarships, each worth $5,000. Four scholarships will be offered to first year continuing education students. One of these four scholarships is reserved for a student going to a trade school. Gulf Winds is also proud to introduce the Micah Williams Memorial Scholarship for Future Medical Professionals.[...]

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Jan. 4, 2023 – Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) announced today that applications are being accepted for its annual Scholarship program now through February 28, 2023. The Credit Union has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to over 500 students and educators since the inception of its program. “As an organization founded by teachers, we truly value lifelong learning and are dedicated to helping individuals in our[...]