Suncoast Credit Union Scholarship

Awarded By:

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Four awards offered annually

Description: This scholarship is available for international and U.S. high school seniors who reside in one of the following counties in Florida: Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Highlands, or Manatee and plan to attend a 4-year, 2-year or vocational/technical program in Florida.

Application requirements for the Suncoast Credit Union Scholarship are:

• Application form
• Essay

Additional Information: Suncoast Credit Union, will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors who reside in one of the 17 counties served by the Credit Union. The criteria for the Suncoast Credit Union Scholarship program have been designed to give the Scholarship Selection Committee maximum flexibility in awarding the Scholarship. The Scholarship Selection Committee will recognize the individuals in the senior graduating class most deserving of an opportunity to continue their education. The recipient will be selected without regard to race, sex, color, creed, religious preference, age, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law. Students who are Directors, employees, or family members of Directors or employees of Suncoast Credit Union, MEMBERS Title Company, MEMBERS Insurance Center, LLC or MEMBERS Trust Company are not eligible for this Scholarship. The decision of the Scholarship Selection Committee will be final.

Award Amount: Award amounts are as follows: One award of $10,000 per year in scholarship funds for 4 years during the pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree at a 4-year university. This award is renewable up to 4 years for recipients that maintain good standing. One award of $6,000 per year in scholarship funds for 2 years during the pursuit of an Associate in Arts (AA) degree followed by $10,000 per year for 2 years to complete a Bachelor's degree at a 4-year university. This award is renewable for up to 4 years for recipients that maintain good standing. One award of $6,000 per year in scholarship funds for 2 years during the pursuit of workforce preparation through an Associate of Science (AS) Degree or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. This award is renewable up to 2 years for recipients that maintain good standing. Up to $4,000 in scholarship funds to a student attending a vocational or technical program (non-renewable).  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $18,666.