How much funding does HRCCU College Scholarship Program provide?

HRCCU College Scholarship Program provides $1,000 per award in funding.

When is the deadline for HRCCU College Scholarship Program?

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

Who is eligible for HRCCU College Scholarship Program?

Eligible applicants: Service Area: Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Rensselaer counties, plus the Towns of Cohoes, Watervliet, and Green Island in Upstate New York.

How often is HRCCU College Scholarship Program offered?

HRCCU College Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected May 31, 2027.

HRCCU College Scholarship Program

Hudson River Community Credit Union

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000 per award

Deadline

Expected ~May

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

Deadlines typically fall in: May

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Service Area: Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Rensselaer counties, plus the Towns of Cohoes, Watervliet, and Green Island in Upstate New York

Other requirements

Must be a local high school senior
Must be college-bound
Academic excellence required
Community involvement/volunteer service preferred

Overview

Mission: Awards local, college-bound high school graduates with scholarships to help relieve financial burden of paying for college.

Geographic Scope

Service Area: Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Rensselaer counties, plus the Towns of Cohoes, Watervliet, and Green Island in Upstate New York

Award Details

Amount: $1,000 per scholarship
Number of Awards: Three (3) scholarships awarded annually
Use of Funds: To offset costs of studying at a 2-year or 4-year college or university

Eligibility

Must be a local high school senior
Must be college-bound
Academic excellence required
Community involvement/volunteer service preferred
Must demonstrate commitment to giving back to communities after college graduation

Selection Criteria

100-point scoring system
Academic performance
School and community activities/involvement
Volunteer service in local charitable groups
Essay quality on plans to give back to communities post-college
References

About HRCCU

Not-for-profit financial cooperative
Dedicated to the financial wellbeing of members
Mission: "Make life better for its members"
Philosophy: "People helping people"
Also funds financial literacy programs in Hudson Falls and Watervliet school districts
Operates school banking programs in Corinth and Glens Falls school districts

Contact Information

Phone: 518-886-3400
Website: hrccu.org
Locations: Corinth, Cohoes, Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Greenwich (coming 2026)

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Requirements:
- Complete application form
- References (from teachers/community leaders)
- List of school and community activities
- Essay response
Essay Requirement:
- Topic: Describe how you plan to give back to your communities following college graduation
- Must demonstrate understanding of community service and commitment to helping others
Selection Process:
- Finalists evaluated on 100-point scoring system
- Assessment of academic excellence
- Evaluation of community involvement and volunteer experience
- Review of leadership potential and character
Timeline:
- Application deadline: Typically late spring (May/June)
- Winners announced: June/July
- Scholarship disbursement: Prior to fall semester
Notification:
- Winners publicly announced via HRCCU website and local media

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What Hudson River Community Credit Union actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Hudson River Community Credit Union reported $1,868 in grants for 2026 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2025, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $74K
Median grant: $17K
Range: $10K–$30K

By dollars: New York 82%. Top recipient cities: Glens Falls, NY; Saratoga Springs, NY; Corinth, NY.

Example grants

Glens Falls Youth Center · Glens Falls, NY

Donation to capital campaign and food program

$30K
Saratoga Regional YMCA · Saratoga Springs, NY

General donation and ymca scholarships

$20K
Hudson River Mill Museum · Corinth, NY

Restoration

$10K