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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

371 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

    SCCU encourages creative submissions beyond traditional essays:
  • 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

    Submission Deadline

  • April 15th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM (Note: This deadline has passed; next cycle deadline would be April 15, 2026 or later based on annual recurrence)

    Required Materials

  • Completed application form
  • Creative project or essay
  • Answers to application questions
  • For physical projects: delivery to local branch

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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