Service One Returning Student Scholarships Grant
Funding Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted each year in the spring.”
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Eligible organizations
- All Service One Credit Union members and their families who are returning Western Kentucky University (WKU) students
Geography
- Located within the BRADD or PADD
Other requirements
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A.Traditional, Non-Traditional, Undergraduate, and Graduate Status.
- 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.
Overview
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.
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
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.
What Service One Credit Union Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 6
- Total given
- $88K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $10K–$20K
- By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Bowling Green, KY; Scottsville, KY; Smiths Grove, KY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Project Camp Inc DBA Center for Courageous Kids · Scottsville, KY
To provide a sponsorship and scholarship support
$20K
Bowling Green International Festival Inc · Bowling Green, KY
To provide a sponsorship and scholarship support
$15K
Mobile Grocery of Bowling Green Inc · Bowling Green, KY
To provide a sponsorship and scholarship support
$15K
Arts of Southern Kentucky Foundation · Bowling Green, KY
To provide a sponsorship and scholarship support
$13K
Soky Patriots Inc · Smiths Grove, KY
To provide a sponsorship and scholarship support
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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