GLCU Foundation Scholarships

$2,500 Student Scholarship

The GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment  believes in empowering our communities, members, and employees through education. That’s why we’re awarding eight $2,500 scholarships to students attending or bound for college in the Fall 2025 semester. 

Easy to Apply!

Applying has never been easier, and there’s no essay required. Simply submit a half-page application, submit a letter of recommendation, and make a video of yourself answering the three questions provided. The 2025 GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment application window has closed. Thank you and good luck to all our applicants!

Scholarships will be awarded to the recipients during a ceremony with Great Lakes Credit Union on Tuesday, May 27th.

Eligibility:

• Must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution or vocational/trade school in the Fall 2025 semester 
• Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale 
• Must be a member*  

Award Criteria: 

Recipients of the scholarships are chosen through a process that evaluates the following areas: video answers, reference letter, academic success, community/school involvement, and work history. 

*Must be a current GLCU member or open an account with a deposit of at least $1.00.

The benefits of joining GLCU

• Free checking accounts
• Interest-earning savings accounts
• Online bill pay
• Debit rewards
• 24/7 mobile banking
• Access to more than 5,000 free ATMs
• Competitive rates on student loans from $2,000 - $25,000
• And more!

APPLY TO BECOME A MEMBER NOW

Please contact communitydevelopment at glcu dot org with any questions.