Scholarships

2023 Scholarship Applications

Eaton Family Credit Union and several partners are working to combat the high costs of post-secondary education by offering several scholarships to our Members and their family members. We are very proud to distribute the following college scholarship applications:

Eaton Family Credit Union – NOW CLOSED

$14,000 in scholarship money will be provided to Members who are seniors graduating high school in 2023.

• Two scholarships of $5,000 each will be available for students planning to attend a 4-year college or university.
• Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be available to students planning to attend a 2-year program at a community college.

Applicants can be pursuing any major field of study and must be a Member in good standing to be considered.

Submit your application, essay, transcript, and reference letters to Eaton Family Credit Union on or by March 31, 2023.

For 2023 Scholarship Guidelines, click here.

For 2023 Scholarship Application, click here.

Please contact Laura Harms at lharms@eatonfamilycu.com with any questions.

Ohio Credit Union Foundation – NOW CLOSED

The Ohio Credit Union Foundation is offering Ohio undergraduate credit union members the opportunity to apply for one of three scholarships ($5,000, $2,500 & $1,000) by creating an interactive 1 to 2½-minute video answering the following scholarship question: How does your credit union support the local community?

Video entries can be edgy, funny, bold, simple, serious – or anything in between. Entries will be judged on the accuracy of information presented, effectiveness in addressing the scholarship question, and originality.

The Video Scholarship begins on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, and ends Friday, April 28, 2023. All video entries must be submitted by Friday, April 28, 2023, at 11:59:59 p.m. EDT.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a member of an Ohio-based credit union who is in good standing and currently attends, or has been accepted to attend an accredited college or university, in pursuit of an undergraduate degree may apply. Proof of acceptance/enrollment will need to be submitted upon request.

Northeast CU Outreach Alliance – NOW  CLOSED

The Northeast CU Outreach Alliance will be awarding a total of three (3) scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 per recipient. This opportunity is open to all high school seniors and post-secondary students who belong to a credit union in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, or Lake Counties.

Entrants will be judged on their application responses, as well as their proficiency in answering the essay component. Essays should be thoughtful, compelling, and grammatically sound.

Eligible submissions must be received no later than 5:00 pm. on April 17, 2023

For 2023 scholarship application, click here.

Please check back occasionally throughout the Spring because we’ll be sharing additional applications from various partners who make scholarships available to our Members.