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BOOST Credit Card Scholarship

Peopleschoice Credit Union

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$2,000 (grand prize); $500 each (two additional scholarships)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Must be a BOOST Credit Card member (ages 16-18)
  • Must have demonstrated good credit (690+ credit score) by 19th birthday
  • Must be enrolled in My Credit Score within Peoples
  • Choice digital banking app

Overview

Program Overview: This scholarship rewards BOOST Credit Card members (ages 16-18) who demonstrate excellent credit building and maintain a strong credit score.

Geographic Scope: Southern Maine

Program Details:

  • Part of the BOOST youth program
  • Awards for BOOST Credit Card Member of the Year and two additional qualified members
  • Grand Prize: $2,000
  • Additional Scholarships: $500 each (two recipients)
  • Awards presented at annual membership meeting

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a BOOST Credit Card member (ages 16-18)
  • Must have demonstrated good credit (690+ credit score) by 19th birthday
  • Must be enrolled in My Credit Score within PeoplesChoice digital banking app

Focus Areas

  • Credit building
  • Financial responsibility
  • Demonstrating excellent credit management

Contact Information

  • Phone: 207.282.4156
  • Website: peopleschoicecreditunion.com/boost-program/

How to Apply

Eligibility and Qualification Process

To Qualify:

  1. Enroll in My Credit Score within PeoplesChoice digital banking app
  2. Maintain a credit score of 690+ by your 19th birthday
  3. Have an active BOOST Credit Card account as of 12/31

Application Process

  • Automatic entry upon meeting eligibility criteria
  • Maintain good credit score and active account status
  • Award announcement at annual membership meeting

What Peopleschoice Credit Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$50K
Median grant
$50K
  • By dollars: Maine 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, ME.

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