How much funding does Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Scholarship provide?

Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Scholarship provides $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Scholarship?

The deadline is January 31, 2027.

Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Scholarship

OREGON STATE CREDIT UNION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants

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Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

January 31, 2027

298 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Scholarship

Award Amount: $2,500 per scholarship

Program Focus: Supports high school seniors enrolling in accredited 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities. The scholarship celebrates students who demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and community spirit through both traditional leadership roles and everyday acts of caring and support.

Geographic Scope

Service Area: 24 western and central Oregon counties (Oregon State Credit Union membership area)

Eligibility Requirements

Be a graduating high school senior with an anticipated graduation date of June 2026 (for 2026 cycle)
Maintain a 3.25 unweighted cumulative GPA or higher
Be an Oregon State Credit Union member with a TLT Teen Checking account (new members/account holders must open membership/TLT account by February 1, prior to application deadline)
Plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in Fall 2026 (or following fall for subsequent years)
Trade and technical programs qualify if accredited

Ineligibility

Employees of Oregon State Credit Union
Members of the credit union's Official Family
Immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner, children living in same household)

What the Scholarship Covers

Award is paid directly to the recipient's college/university to help cover tuition and fees
Can be transferred if recipient changes to another accredited school (notification required)

Leadership Interpretation

Traditional roles: Student government, sports team captain, organizing fundraisers or community events
Everyday acts: Caring for siblings, helping classmates with homework, mentoring younger students, volunteering at community events, assisting neighbors

Contact Information

Email: TLTscholarship@oregonstatecu.com
Phone: (541) 714-4000
Address: PO Box 306, Corvallis, OR 97339

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or equivalent

Equivalent state-level applications: Oregon Student Aid Application (ORSAA) or Washington Application for Free Financial Aid (WAFSA)

Step 2: Find the TLT Scholarship program and locate the online application portal

Step 3: Complete and submit your application by the deadline

Required Application Materials

1. Oregon State Credit Union member number
2. High school transcript (unofficial acceptable)
- If applicable: unofficial college transcripts
3. College choice information
- Names of your top college choices
4. Recommender contact information
- Name and contact info for one recommender (someone who knows you well but is NOT an immediate family member)
5. Experience details covering:
- Volunteer work and hours
- Extracurricular activities and clubs
- Work experience

Application Essay/Narrative

Applicants must submit essays demonstrating:

Leadership storytelling: Real examples of how you've made an impact

Specific examples: Describe what you did and why it mattered

Recognition of all contributions: Both big wins and everyday responsibilities count (caring for family, helping peers shows responsibility and empathy)

Connection to future: Explain how these experiences shaped your aspirations and how you'll continue to lead in college and beyond

Organization: Submit organized, meeting deadlines shows initiative

Recommender Submission

Recommender receives an email link with submission deadline
Critical: Recommender must submit by deadline (11:59 PM on specified date) or application will be incomplete and may not be reviewed
Tip: Request early and follow up with recommender before deadline

Application Review Criteria

Scholarship committee reviews applications using a scoring rubric assessing:

Academics (GPA and transcript quality)

Community involvement and volunteer work

Essays and narrative quality

Recommender letters

Decision Timeline

Applicants notified via email in April of application year
All applicants receive notification (selected or not)

If You Transfer Schools

Contact the scholarship team immediately if changing colleges after award
Team will determine if award can transfer to new accredited institution

Application Checklist

[ ] Gather Oregon State Credit Union member number
[ ] Obtain latest high school transcript (and any college transcripts if applicable)
[ ] List top college choices
[ ] Identify and contact recommender early
[ ] Compile volunteer hours, club involvement, and work experience details
[ ] Draft essay responses
[ ] Submit application by deadline
[ ] Remind recommender to submit before deadline

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