Fund Your College Dreams: Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
12/02/2024
By: Michelle Besaw
Dannemora Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for college-bound students! In partnership with New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), we are opening applications for high school seniors attending two- or four-year accredited educational institutions as well as vocational or trade schools in 2025. The program is designed to provide funds that would be used toward tuition, room and board, books, and school supplies.
Just last year, NYCUA awarded $28,500 in college scholarships, ranging from $250 to $1,500 to 57 students. At DFCU we believe in the boundless potential of our young scholars. This scholarship is more than financial support; it's a belief in their dreams and an investment in our community's future. We encourage all eligible students to apply and wish them success in their academic pursuits.
Who Is Eligible?
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be:
- Members of Dannemora Federal Credit Union.
- College-bound high school seniors at the time of application.
- Planning to attend a two- or four-year accredited educational institution, vocational, or trade school for the first time in the fall of 2025.
How to Apply
Interested students can embark on this rewarding opportunity by following these steps:
- Get Started: Visit https://www.dfcu.net/about-us/scholarships.html to download the application. If you’re not a member of DFCU, don’t worry! You can request a membership packet as well. A credit union verification code will be needed to verify eligibility, so be sure to contact the credit union directly for this.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the application form, write the required essay, and gather the necessary transcripts. Don’t forget to obtain a signature from a parent or guardian.
- Submit Your Application: Upload and submit your completed application along with the supporting materials online no later than January 16, 2025.
Come early spring, applications will be judged against other submissions statewide. The lucky winners will be announced in May.
For additional information or specific queries about this scholarship program, don’t hesitate to contact DFCU by calling 518-825-0323 emailing [email protected].
