College Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
$250 - $1,500
Deadline
January 9, 2027
255 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
College Scholarship Program
Purpose: Help college-bound credit union members afford higher education through scholarships administered by the New York Credit Union Association.
Geographic Scope: New York State
Eligibility:
Program Structure:
With a single application, college-bound members can apply for up to three scholarships:
Award Details:
Selection Criteria:
Students are scored on:
Key Dates (2026):
Contact:
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Register Your Credit Union: Credit unions must register to participate in the Statewide Program by the registration deadline (November 21, 2025)
2. Choose Participation Level: Credit unions can:
- Participate only in the Statewide Scholarship Program
- Allow the Association to administer the credit union's own scholarship
- Participate in both
- If the local Chapter offers a scholarship, applicants are automatically considered
3. Promote to Members: The credit union is responsible for marketing the program. The Association provides marketing materials including:
- Scholarship application memo
- Web banners and buttons
- Posters (5x11, 11x17, 22x28)
- Sample letters to schools and SEGs
- Sample press releases and blog posts
4. Student Application: Students submit one application to be considered for all eligible scholarships
5. Scoring: The Association grades all applications
6. Results: Credit unions receive their top 10 applicant scores (in order) to select winners. Additional scores available at $3.00 per score.
Pricing by Asset Size (2026)
| Asset Size | Statewide Program | Credit Union Program |
|------------|-------------------|---------------------|
| Less than $20M | $150 | $50 |
| $20-$50M | $250 | $100 |
| $50-$100M | $350 | $150 |
| $100M-$1B | $450 | $200 |
| More than $1B | $500 | $250 |
- Chapters can participate for $250 fee
- Receive names of top 10 scorers from participating credit unions
- Can select their own winners
Chapter Scholarships
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