CU College Scholarship Available

Applicants for 2026 Scholarships Are Now Being Accepted

Ready to fund your education? The 2026 Credit Union Scholarship Program is now open and offering $24,000 in scholarships! Open to college-bound individuals; applicants can vie for ten $2,000 essay-based and two $2,000 video-based scholarships, with eligibility for members of affiliated credit unions in Maryland, D.C., or part of MD|DC Credit Union Association.

Deadline for applications is April 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm.  Scholarship winners will be announced in June 2026.

2026 Essay Topic: Credit unions play a significant role in promoting financial wellness among their members. How do you believe credit unions contribute to the financial health and stability of individuals and communities? Discuss specific benefits and provide examples or personal experiences to illustrate their impact.

2026 Video Topic: Create a 60 second video depicting how credit unions contribute to the financial health and stability of individuals and communities.

Any member of GPO FCU entering their freshmen through senior year of college or trade school may apply. 

“We’re pleased to offer this opportunity for our young members,” said Stephanie Covington CEO at GPO FCU.“The awardees receive needed financial assistance to help them meet their tuition expenses and the application topics stimulate innovative and useful responses to help us better serve our college-aged members.”

Applications are accepted online at:

                https://cufound.org/consumer-resources/apply-for-scholarships/.

 GPO FCU, the Credit Union Foundation MD|DC, and its generous supporters cooperate to make this scholarship program possible.