Returning Student Scholarship (WKU)
Funding Amount
$2,000
Deadline
May 31, 2026
18 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Returning Student Scholarship
Funder: Service One Credit Union (SOCU)
Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship
Number of Awards: 5 scholarships annually
Total Funding: $10,000 awarded annually
- South Central and Western Kentucky
- Includes: Bowling Green, KY; Glasgow, KY; Scottsville, KY; Russellville, KY; Hopkinsville, KY
Geographic Scope
- Membership: Must be a current Service One Credit Union member or family member of a SOCU member
- Academic: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Student Status: Open to traditional, non-traditional, undergraduate, and graduate students
- Institution: Must be a returning student at Western Kentucky University (WKU)
Eligibility Requirements
- Applications open annually April 15 - May 31
- Five $2,000 scholarships awarded each year
- Online application process
- Supports continuing education at WKU
Program Details
- Phone: (270) 796-8500 or (800) 759-8500
- Email: help@socu.com
- Website: socu.com/scholarships
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Application Period: April 15 - May 31 (annually)
2. Application Method: Online application at socu.com/scholarships
3. Required Information: Follow the form prompts to provide requested information
4. Submission: Complete online form during application window
- Provide requested information on the online form
- Verify SOCU membership status (applicant or family member)
- Confirm minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Confirm returning student status at WKU
- Indicate student status (traditional, non-traditional, undergraduate, or graduate)
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