This year (2023), The Credit Union College Scholarship Program will award a total of fifteen (15) $1,500 scholarships, distributing them accordingly: Delaware Credit Unions (3), Massachusetts Credit Unions (6), New Hampshire Credit Unions (3) and the Credit Unions of Rhode Island (3). In Massachusetts, one scholarship will be awarded per chapter.
The following Credit Union College Scholarship Program guidelines and resources are provided for credit unions located in all four states.
Eligibility Requirements for Participation:
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Eligibility is limited to high school seniors who will be enrolled in an undergraduate college/university degree program during the 2023-2024 academic year.
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Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of the sponsoring credit union.
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The credit union must be a member in good standing with the Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc.
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Each applicant must complete a current Scholarship Application and submit it with the other required material to the sponsoring credit union.
To Apply:
Students must submit the following items with their completed applications. All items requested must be received for the application to qualify for consideration.
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Completed printed Application.
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An academic transcript of grades.
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A typewritten essay of at least 250 words describing what career you wish to pursue when you complete your education and why.
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A detailed list of extracurricular/community and/or volunteer activities.
Deadline
All applications must be mailed to the City of Boston Credit Union Headquarters no later than Friday, April 7th. Applications can be mailed to the following address:
City of Boston Credit Union
ATTN: Coleman Nee
455 West Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
Click here for the scholarship application!