How much funding does College Scholarships - Different is Better provide?

College Scholarships - Different is Better provides $10,000 total ($1,000 each for ten awards) in funding.

When is the deadline for College Scholarships - Different is Better?

The deadline is April 15, 2027.

College Scholarships - Different is Better

SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$10,000 total ($1,000 each for ten awards)

Deadline

April 15, 2027

272 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

College Scholarships - Different is Better

Funder: Superior Choice Credit Union (Wisconsin, US)

Overview: SCCU offers $10,000 in scholarships ($1,000 each for ten awards) to high school and college students who embody the "Different is Better" theme. The scholarship celebrates unique perspectives and creative approaches that drive progress.

Eligibility

Must be a member at SCCU
Must be a high school senior or currently enrolled college student

Focus Areas

Theme: "Different is Better" - celebrating uniqueness, creativity, and innovation
Applicants should showcase what makes them unique, their hobbies, personal growth efforts, and what makes them happy

Application Format Options

Art Piece
Essay
Exhibit
Industrial Crafts
Performance
Technology
Video
Other creative projects

Selection Criteria

Unique projects and answers submitted in application
Decision made by Scholarship Selection Committee (final, not subject to review)

Timeline

March 15: Applications open
April 15: Applications due (11:59 PM)
May 3: Winners announced

Geographic Scope

Wisconsin (Superior Choice Credit Union service area)
16 local communities served
17 school partners

Background

Part of SCCU's commitment to giving back to communities
Over $500,000 donated to communities in the past decade
$10,000 in scholarships provided in 2023

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Prepare your project following the "Different is Better" theme
- Can be creative (art, performance, video, etc.) or traditional essay
- Should showcase your personality, hobbies, growth areas, and what makes you happy

2. Submit online through SCCU's application portal
- Complete all required sections
- Follow the current year's theme guidelines

3. Physical projects: If your project is physical (art piece, craft, exhibit), bring it by your local branch

4. Selection: A Scholarship Committee will review all submissions based on the uniqueness of projects and application answers
- Committee decision is final and not subject to review