St. Jean's Credit Union College Scholarship Program

Geographic Scope: Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk Counties of Massachusetts; retirees of the City of Revere and Town of Winthrop, Massachusetts

Eligibility

• Target Audience: High school seniors enrolling in an undergraduate college degree program during the 2026-2027 academic year
• Membership Requirement: Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of St. Jean's Credit Union
• Membership Eligibility: Membership is open to anyone who:
  • Lives or works in Essex, Middlesex, or Suffolk Counties of Massachusetts
  • Is a retiree of the City of Revere or Town of Winthrop, Massachusetts
  • Is an immediate family member (spouse, son, daughter, mother, father, sister, or brother)
  • Is an employee of H.P. Hood
• Membership Cost: $25 minimum deposit to become a member

Selection Criteria

The Foundation Board of Trustees evaluates applications based on:

• Essay quality
• Academic grades and GPA
• Community service involvement

Application Requirements

Each applicant must provide the following materials:

1. Completed Scholarship Form
   • St. Jean's Credit Union Charitable Foundation scholarship form (available for download from website)
2. Essay
   • Typewritten personal essay
   • Copy of the personal essay submitted with college applications
3. Academic Transcript
   • Current grades
   • GPA included

Submission Instructions

• Deadline: April 3, 2026 (as of the extraction date, this deadline has passed for the 2026 cycle)
• Submission Method: Mail all required materials to the address below
• Mailing Address:
  • Kathleen Donahue, Executive Vice President
  • St. Jean's Credit Union
  • 370 Highland Avenue
  • Salem, MA 01970

Additional Information

• Applicants or parent/guardians who are not currently St. Jean's Credit Union members are encouraged to join before applying
• Membership can be opened in person or online with a $25 deposit