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Star One Credit Union Scholarship Program

Star One Credit Union

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Star One Credit Union Scholarship Program

Status: Applications for 2026 are currently closed. Check back for updates on the next application period.

Geographic Scope: Star One Credit Union members (California-based credit union)

Focus Areas: Higher education support for eligible members pursuing college degrees

Award Amount: $5,000 per scholarship

Background: Since 2016, Star One has invited eligible members pursuing higher education to apply for scholarships to help cover college expenses.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Community service

  • Extra-curricular activities

  • Academic performance

  • Personal essay
  • Eligibility: Must be a Star One Credit Union member pursuing higher education

    Recent Winners (2025): 10 scholarships awarded to students attending universities including Yale, Stanford, UC Irvine, Stevens Institute of Technology, University of Connecticut, and UCLA

    Contact Information: Visit starone.org/about-us/scholarships for more information

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Status: Applications for 2026 are currently closed.

    Next Steps:

  • Check back on the scholarship page for updates on the next application period

  • Visit: https://www.starone.org/about-us/scholarships
  • Required Materials (based on evaluation criteria):

  • Personal essay

  • Academic records/performance documentation

  • Community service information

  • Extra-curricular activities documentation
  • What Star One Credit Union actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    49
    Total given
    $691K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $6,000–$50K
    • By dollars: California 90%, Illinois 4%, Pennsylvania 2%. Top recipient cities: San Jose, CA; Mountain View, CA; Sunnyvale, CA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Second Harvest Food Bank · San Jose, CA

      Non-profit organization that is dedicated to ending local hunger by providing food to…

      $50K

    • Cancer Carepoint Inc · San Jose, CA

      Non-profit organization dedicated to transforming support for cancer patients,…

      $35K

    • The Alzheimer's Association · Chicago, IL

      Non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for alzheimer's care, support…

      $25K

    • Family Giving Tree · Milpitas, CA

      Non-profit organization that helps to fulfill the wishes of children in need while…

      $25K

    • Lucille Packard Children's Foundation · Palo Alto, CA

      Non-profit organization that elevates the priority of children's health and increases…

      $25K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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