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Community Scholarship

Our 2026 scholarship
has closed for the year.

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Application Information & Instructions

$1,000 Scholarship

Available from each Self-Help Credit Union branch

Application Deadline:
March 31, 2026

Our Purpose

To provide financial assistance to those who have committed to improving their lives and their community by furthering their education.

Information

Self-Help will establish and fund an annual scholarship to be awarded by each Self-Help and Self-Help Federal Credit Union branch.

Eligibility

Open to students planning to attend or currently attending any post-secondary educational institution including universities, colleges, technical schools, trade, and vocational institutions.

Note: Self-Help employees, board members, and their family members are not eligible.

Application Process

All applicants will complete and submit a scholarship application online by March 31, 2026 for an opportunity to be awarded $1,000.

Selection Process

A selection committee of three or more Self-Help staff members will review each application. The committee will meet as soon as possible after the application deadline to review and assess all applications. Once a decision is made, the scholarship recipient will be notified by the committee.

IMPORTANT: Scholarship recipients have 10 business days to respond and accept the award. If an applicant does not respond, a new applicant will be selected and awarded.

Award Distribution

The scholarship will be paid directly to your school and may be used for tuition, room, board, books, or materials. A letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment is required from the selected scholarship recipient before funds can be awarded.