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 deadline is March 31, 2027.

Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program

GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Apply Now

Funding Amount

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

Deadline

March 31, 2027

356 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program

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

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)

Contact: Guardian Credit Union Foundation

How to Apply

Application Process:
1. Review student eligibility requirements
2. Gather required documents (see Scholarship Packet Checklist below)
3. Complete the online application
4. Request letter of recommendation from someone other than family
5. Request transcript from counselor via email
6. 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

Apply with Grantable Learn more