2025 Make a Difference Scholarship Program

The MAKE A DIFFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM is designed to support the educational goals of Alliance Catholic Credit Union members. Our 2025 program will award $25,000 in scholarships to members who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others through faith, attitude and service.

There are three levels of scholarship opportunities available for the 2025-2026 academic year ("Prizes"):

1. Families with students attending a K-8 Catholic school: Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be available

2. Students attending a Catholic High School: Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be available

3. Students attending a post-secondary educational institution: Five (5) $3,000 scholarships will be available

NOTE: Applicants should select the category based on the level of education the student will be attending in the 2025-2026 academic year.

ASSIGNMENT: Pitch your idea for a product or service that could help make a difference in your community! Tell us about it, explain your reasoning, and tell us why we should “invest” in it.

All applications must include a 150-word or less description of a product or service that could make a meaningful difference in the community, a 150-word or less explanation for why the applicant believes their product/service has the potential to positively impact the community, and a 150-word or less argument for why Alliance Catholic Foundation should “invest” in the product/service.

Note: this is an idea-based competition. Alliance Catholic Foundation and Alliance Catholic Credit Union do not make any commitment to actually invest in any project idea submitted by applicants to the scholarship program. The only prizes awarded are the scholarships as outlined in the Official Rules.

A full list of program rules and requirements can be found here.

ELIGIBILITY

The Make A Difference Scholarship Program (“Contest”) is open to any legal resident of the United States of America who is and/or whose parent or legal guardian is a member in good standing* of Alliance Catholic Credit Union whose account is not dormant**. Employees, children of employees and their immediate family and household members (whether or not related) of Alliance Catholic Credit Union and Alliance Catholic Foundation (“Sponsors”), any independent contractors, officers, directors, advertising and promotion agencies, and all other entities or individuals associated with the development, administration, or fulfillment of this Contest (collectively, the “Contest Entities”) are not eligible to participate in this Contest. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

*Member in good standing includes members that do not have: (a) a delinquent loan; (b) a Regular Savings Account balance below the $5.00 minimum; (c) an unresolved deposited returned check; (d) any unpaid and uncollected fees; (e) a negative balance on an Account; or (f) caused a financial loss to the Credit Union. **A dormant account is any account or share with no activity in 365 days.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant or applicant’s child/children must be attending a K-8 Catholic school, Catholic High School (grades 9-12) or post-secondary educational institution in the 2025-2026 academic year. A verification of registration must be provided to Sponsors before any scholarship funds can be awarded. Upon receipt of verification of registration, scholarship payment arrangements will be made directly between Sponsors and the institution that the applicant or applicant’s child/children will attend during the 2025-2026 academic year. No scholarship funds will be transferred directly to a member or a member’s account.