How much funding does Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program provide?

Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program provides $2,500 per recipient (15 scholarships awarded = $37,500 total) in funding.

When is the deadline for Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Who is eligible for Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program?

Eligible applicants: Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate college or university for the fall semester; Submit a high school transcript of grades (if high school senior) or most recent college transcript (for undergrads).

How often is Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program offered?

Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 31, 2027.

Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program

Guardian Credit Union

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$2,500 per recipient (15 scholarships awarded = $37,500 total)

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: March 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Application Deadline: March 31 (annually)”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate college or university for the fall semester
Submit a high school transcript of grades (if high school senior) or most recent college transcript (for undergrads)

Other requirements

Each applicant must:
Be a member of Guardian Credit Union with at least a savings and checking account prior to submitting an application
Not be a past recipient of a Guardian scholarship (Students may only receive one Guardian scholarship)
Application Period: March 1 - March 31 (annually)

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Be a senior in high school or undergraduate in college (Masters or Doctorate students are ineligible)

Overview

Guardian Credit Union awards scholarships to support student members pursuing their educational goals.

Award Details:

Amount: $2,500 per scholarship
Number of Awards: 15 scholarships annually
Total Annual Funding: $37,500

Geographic Scope: Members of Guardian Credit Union who live, work, worship, or attend school in one of 16 Alabama counties: Autauga, Butler, Chilton, Coffee, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa

Focus Areas: Education support for high school seniors and undergraduate college students

Eligibility

Each applicant must:

Be a member of Guardian Credit Union with at least a savings and checking account prior to submitting an application
Be a senior in high school or undergraduate in college (Masters or Doctorate students are ineligible)
Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate college or university for the fall semester
Submit a high school transcript of grades (if high school senior) or most recent college transcript (for undergrads)
Not be a past recipient of a Guardian scholarship (Students may only receive one Guardian scholarship)

Application Period: March 1 - March 31 (annually)

Award Notification: Recipients announced in the week of April 13

Recognition: Recipients honored at Guardian Day at the Biscuits at Riverwalk Stadium (3rd Annual Guardian Day scheduled for April 26, 2026)

How to Apply

Application Process:

Review student eligibility requirements
Gather required documents (see Scholarship Packet Checklist below)
Complete the online application
Request letter of recommendation from someone other than family
Request transcript from counselor via email
Once both documents are submitted, application is officially completed

Scholarship Packet Checklist - Required Documents:

Completed Scholarship Application (online)
Essay: 300-500 words
One letter of recommendation (from someone other than a family member)
High school report card or college transcript including cumulative GPA
Letter of acceptance to college of choice
School name and address for fund disbursement

Application Deadline: March 31 (annually)

Application URL: Apply Now button on scholarship page

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What Guardian Credit Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 5
Total given: $355K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $8,200–$165K

By dollars: Alabama 100%. Top recipient cities: Montgomery, AL; Troy, AL; Hunstville, AL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Troy University Foundation · Troy, AL

Support troy university foundation

$165K
Guardian Credit Union Foundation · Montgomery, AL

Support mission of guardian credit union foundation

$122K
Faulkner University · Montgomery, AL

Support faulkner university

$50K
Liberty Learning Foundation · Hunstville, AL

Support montgomery county public schools

$10K
Autauga County Sheriff's Office · Prattville, AL

Support autauga county sheriff's office

$8,200