Annual Scholarship

Annual Scholarship

ONE Credit Union in Partnership with NYCUA

2025 Scholarship Program

Fund Your College Dreams: Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

ONE 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 ONE CU 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.

In addition to the NYCUA Scholarship, ONE CU will offer 2 $500 scholarships to the 2 top scoring ONE Credit Union applicants that didn’t win the NYCUA scholarship.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be:

  • Members of ONE 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:

  1. Get Started: College Scholarship Program Applicants :: NYCUA – New York Credit Union Association | Member Owned. If you’re not a member of ONE CU, don’t worry! You can become a member, call us 716-842-1320 or stop in. A credit union verification code will be needed to verify eligibility, so be sure to contact the credit union directly for this.
  2. 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.
  3. Submit Your Application: Upload and submit your completed application along with the supporting materials online no later than January 17, 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 Kathy Fordham by calling 716-842-1320 or emailing info@onecuny.com.