Nuestra Comunidad Partnership Scholarships
Funding Amount
$20,000 total program funding
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Recent high school graduate from a Jackson or Lenawee County school
Other requirements
- At least one parent of Hispanic or LatinX descent
- Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a 2-4 year institution, trade program, or apprentice program
Overview
Funder: TRUE Community Credit Union (in partnership with Nuestra Comunidad)
Geographic Scope: Jackson and Lenawee counties, Michigan
Program Description: TRUE Community Credit Union partnered with Nuestra Comunidad to provide $20,000 in total scholarship funding for Hispanic and LatinX students. The check was presented to 2024 recipients during the Jackson Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 14, 2024.
Eligibility
- Recent high school graduate from a Jackson or Lenawee County school
- At least one parent of Hispanic or LatinX descent
- Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a 2-4 year institution, trade program, or apprentice program
Focus Areas
- Support for Hispanic and LatinX students
- Post-secondary education access (traditional college, trade programs, and apprenticeships)
- Community investment in underrepresented populations
Background
TRUECCU President and CEO Chrissy Siders stated: "Investing in our local students is an investment in legacy-defining moments as well as our community's future. We're proud to partner with Nuestra Comunidad to provide $20,000 in scholarships, partnering with, and empowering the next generation to write a life story that stretches beyond their imaginations."
Contact Information: (517) 784-7101 or trueccu.com
How to Apply
Application Process
- Eligibility Verification: Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements:
- Recent graduate from Jackson or Lenawee County high school
- At least one parent of Hispanic or LatinX descent
- Planning to enroll in 2-4 year college, trade program, or apprenticeship
- Application Submission: Submit application through Nuestra Comunidad (partner organization)
- Award Presentation: Recipients are announced and presented awards at the Jackson Hispanic Heritage Festival
Required Materials
- High school diploma or graduation documentation
- Proof of Hispanic or LatinX heritage through at least one parent
- Acceptance letter or enrollment confirmation from eligible educational institution
What True Community Credit Union actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 17
- Total given
- $288K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $6,000–$35K
- By dollars: Michigan 97%, Iowa 3%. Top recipient cities: Jackson, MI; Spring Arbor, MI; Lansing, MI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Education
- Hispanic
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