2025 PSECU Scholarship

As a not-for-profit credit union, we were founded on the belief that everyone deserves opportunities for a better life. We also believe that knowledge increases your earning potential and gives you the power to make the most out of your money. This is why we have a scholarship program that helps graduating high school seniors reduce the financial burden of pursuing postsecondary education. 

Each year, we award six scholarships, worth up to $8,000 each (up to $2,000 per year, up to four years.)

Since our scholarship program began in 1997, we've disbursed more than $750,000 in scholarship funds, helping more than 150 students embark on higher education and begin their careers.

Three of the six scholarships we award each year are named for people who, through word and deed, represented the credit union’s ideals and commitment to service:

• PSECU John J. Marisic Memorial Scholarship - John was a longtime member of the PSECU Board of Directors and served as the Vice Chairman for some time. He was an active Board member and was very involved in community events. He was the embodiment of the mission of credit unions to serve the greater good. This scholarship is awarded to the top applicant each year in honor of John's dedication to PSECU and commitment to improving the community.

• PSECU Frank J. Breiner Memorial Scholarship - Frank served on the PSECU Board of Directors for 52 years, including in the roles of Treasurer, Executive Committee Member, and Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. His years of service are shining examples of devotion to community and represent the roots of what PSECU stands for as an organization. This scholarship is awarded in Frank’s honor to an applicant who demonstrates exceptional dedication to extracurricular and/or community service activities.

• PSECU Michael A. Gottshall Memorial Scholarship - Michael was an employee of PSECU for over 12 years. He was known for being giving, genuine, and always putting others before himself. He believed in "living life today" and was often described as someone you were proud to introduce as your friend. This scholarship is awarded to an applicant in honor of Michael's commitment to service before self.

As a not-for-profit credit union, we were founded on the belief that everyone deserves opportunities for a better life. We also believe that knowledge increases your earning potential and gives you the power to make the most out of your money. This is why we have a scholarship program that helps graduating high school seniors reduce the financial burden of pursuing postsecondary education. 

Each year, we award six scholarships, worth up to $8,000 each (up to $2,000 per year, up to four years.)

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a PSECU member by February 28, 2025. Individuals with custodial accounts are eligible to apply. Joint owners will need to apply for their own PSECU membership in order to qualify for our scholarship program.

• Eligible applicant must have their own PSECU account (custodial accounts are eligible)

• Be a graduating high school senior attending a two- or four-year community college, college, or university in fall 2025. The college or university does not have to be in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students attending a technical school are not eligible.   

The 2025 PSECU Scholarship is reserved for students who are PSECU members by the application deadline of Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm.

To apply, you’ll need to provide contact, academic, and extracurricular information, as well as an essay.