Beginnings Credit Union 2026 Scholarships

RICHARD V.V. STRINGHAM SCHOLARSHIPS

These Scholarship options are available to: High school seniors and non-traditional students planning to enter college for the first time are encouraged to apply.

For students planning to attend a 4-year college or university

One-time awards up to $3,000 each - awarded as two equal amounts across two semesters of study.

For students planning to attend a 2-year college

One-time awards up to $1,500 each - awarded as two equal amounts across two semesters of study.

For students planning to attend a trade or technical School

One-time awards up to $1,500 each - awarded as one equal amounts across entirety of program.

Applicants must:

• Be high school seniors or others preparing to begin full-time study at 2- or 4-year accredited colleges

• Open a membership savings account in the applicant’s name before Friday, March 20, 2026

• Complete and submit the application form, letters of recommendation, and official transcript by Friday, March 20, 2026

Recipients will be chosen based on a variety of factors, including extracurricular and community involvement, letters of recommendation, completion of an essay, and academic achievement. Scholarships may be used towards the many expenses related to a college education.

WALTER BAZYDLO MEMORIAL $1000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

This Scholarship is available to Beginnings Credit Union members who are high school seniors or full-time college students at an accredited degree granting institution. A number of $1,000 scholarships will be granted based on financial need and the academic performance of the applicant.

Applicants must:

• Be a high school senior or full-time college student studying/planning to study at 2- or 4-year accredited colleges

• Open a membership savings account in the applicant’s name before Friday, March 20, 2026

• Complete and submit the application form, letters of recommendation, and official transcript by Friday, March 20, 2026
  

Basis of Selection 

The Education Committee will score scholarship applications based on the categories below.

• High School Activities/Leadership

• Recommendations

• Academic Performance

• Essay Question

• Short Answer Questions

• Community Involvement/Work Experience

• Special Considerations (e.g. Financial Need)

• Length of time applicant has been a member of Beginnings

Additional Information 

• Applicants who have not opened a Beginnings membership account in their name by Friday, March 20, 2026 will not be considered.

• Scholarship Award Decisions will be made no later than April 30, 2026.

• Applicants will be notified of their status shortly thereafter.

• No applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of sex, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, or age in consideration for this scholarship.

• Any questions or concerns regarding the application may be emailed to [email protected].