Educators Credit Union Scholarship

Educators Credit Union awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors to help fund their higher education dreams. The credit union has awarded $350,000 in scholarships over the last 5 years.

Award Details:

• Amount: $2,000 per scholarship
• Number of Awards: 35 high school seniors selected in 2025

Geographic Scope:
Students must be enrolled in high schools located in the following Wisconsin counties:

• Dane, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha County

Core Values Focus:
Scholarships are awarded based on demonstration of one or more of Educators' core values:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Fairness
• Respect
• Excellence

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Educators Scholarship, students must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Be the primary owner of an active Prime Share Savings account at Educators Credit Union for a minimum of one year as of the application deadline
• Be enrolled in a high school in one of the qualifying Wisconsin counties (Dane, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha)
• Be eligible for graduation at the end of the 2025-2026 school year (graduating high school senior in good standing)
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the first semester of senior year
• Plan to attend an accredited college or technical school for the entire 2026-2027 academic year
• Write an essay demonstrating one or more of Educators' core values

Special Provisions

Home-Based, Correspondence, or Virtual School Students:

• Students participating in home-based educational programs, privately operated correspondence schools, or virtual schools must:
• Reside in one of the qualifying counties
• Provide proof of enrollment with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (form PI-1206) for the 2025-2026 school year
• Provide ACT or SAT scores
• Provide records relating to curriculum and academic progress

Selection Criteria:
Awards are based on:

• Academic record
• Participation in school and community activities
• Demonstration of one or more Educators core values

Contact Information: For more information, visit the Scholarship Search Page or contact Educators Credit Union at (262) 886-5900

Background: As a cooperative credit union, Educators is committed to passionately helping people and dedicates resources to support students along their educational journeys.

Application Process

Application Period:

• Current Status: The 2025-2026 application period has closed
• Next Application Period: January 2027 for the 2026-2027 academic year

Required Materials:

1. Application form (submitted during the open application period)
2. Essay demonstrating one or more of Educators' core values (honesty, fairness, integrity, respect, excellence)
3. For home-based/correspondence/virtual school students:
   • Proof of enrollment with Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (form PI-1206) for 2025-2026 school year
   • ACT or SAT scores
   • Records relating to curriculum and academic progress

Submission Instructions:

• Applications are submitted during the designated application period (typically January)
• Specific submission format details are available during the open application period

Additional Resources:
Students can access additional scholarship search resources through the Educators Credit Union Scholarship Search Page to find other scholarships, grants, and financial aid opportunities.