Service One Returning Student Scholarships Grant

Service One Returning Student Scholarships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Service One Credit Union Inc
Amount: US $2,000
Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Summary

Service One Credit Union offers the Returning Student Scholarships to support local students in their educational pursuits. With a commitment to community, they provide five $2,000 scholarships annually, totaling $10,000 for students who meet eligibility criteria, including a minimum GPA of 2.5. This initiative not only aids students financially but also strengthens community ties by investing in the future of local families. Applications are accepted each spring, reflecting their dedication to fostering academic success.

Overview

Service One Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with convenient locations in South Central and Western Kentucky including Bowling Green, KY, Glasgow, KY, Scottsville, KY, Russellville, KY, and Hopkinsville, KY. Our mission is to understand and meet our members’ and community’s needs to help them prosper. Our vision is to be our community’s preferred financial partner. About Us We are Not-for-profit. Credit unions are structured to promote their members' financial wellness. Profits earned by the credit union are returned to our members in the form of reduced fees, higher savings interest rates, and lower loan rates. We are Community-Oriented. A credit union serves a community of local members. As such, the credit union better understands the needs of its community than a large bank might. We support many local events and community causes, which means you have a part also! Scholarships Service One is proud to offer annual scholarships to our members and their family. Applications are accepted each year in the spring. Details about Returning Student Scholarships: SOCU offers $10,000 annually in WKU Academic Scholarships! Service One will award five $2,000 scholarships.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A.Traditional, Non-Traditional, Undergraduate, and Graduate StatusOur Field of Membership and Member qualifications include:Persons who live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in the:Barren River Development District (BRADD)Pennyrile Area Development District (PADD)Areas of South Central and Western Kentucky areaincludes: Allen, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Edmonson, Hart, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, and Warren countiesDirectors, employees, volunteers, retirees, and members of businesses, associations, and other legal entities located within the BRADD or PADD.Spouses of persons who passed away while within the field of membership of the Credit Union.Current Service One Credit Union members.Members of the immediate family or household of any of the above groups. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. This scholarship is open to all Service One Credit Union members and their families who are returning Western Kentucky University (WKU) students.