Dort Financial Credit Union Student Scholarship Program

Criteria

• Student applicant must have been the primary account holder and a member in good standing of Dort Financial Credit Union on or before March 5, 2027.
• Applicant must be a high school graduate in 2027 or earlier with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in high school or in one full year of post-high school education, if applicable, and submit transcripts.
• Acceptance letter required as a full-time student at an accredited institution: university, community college, trade school, vocational school, or employer-sponsored skilled trade apprenticeship program.
• Applicant must write an essay on the following topic: In your own words, describe a few key differences between credit unions and banks. Please include why those differences were meaningful in your decision to become a member of Dort Financial Credit Union. (150-200 words).
• Two (2) letters of recommendation must be included with application from influencing adults such as: teacher, coach, counselor, community leader, employer, etc.
• Special consideration will be given to students who have been involved in extracurricular and/or community service activities, or demonstrate financial need.
• Application and all attachments must be submitted electronically by 6:59 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2027.

Previous Dort Financial Credit Union Scholarship Winners will be considered ineligible for another award.

How To Apply

COMPLETE and SUBMIT the Scholarship Application along with the following:

1. HIGH SCHOOL or POST-HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
2. LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE as a full-time student to an accredited institution: university, community college, trade school, vocational school, or employer-sponsored skilled trade apprenticeship program.
3. Applicant must write an essay on the following topic: In your own words, describe a few key differences between credit unions and banks. Please include why those differences were meaningful in your decision to become a member of Dort Financial Credit Union. (150-200 words).
4. TWO (2) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION from influencing adults (such as: teacher, coach, counselor, community leader, employer).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2027

Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Scholarship checks will be made payable to the recipient and the educational institution at the discretion of Dort Financial Credit Union. All application information will be kept strictly confidential. Scholarships will be awarded by June 30, 2027.

All complete applications will be reviewed by members of Dort Financial Credit Union’s Scholarship Committee and awards will be determined in a fair and consistent manner. Dort Financial Credit Union does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Employees and volunteers of Dort Financial Credit Union and their family members are eligible to apply.

If you have questions, please email scholarships@dortfcu.org or call (800) 521-3796.