College Scholarship 2025

Thank you for expressing interest in our 2025 scholarship program, offered in partnership with the New York Credit Union Association. Please review the following before completing your application.

Important Eligibility Information

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a member of a participating New York credit union. If you’re not already a member, we encourage you to connect with us at niagaraschoice.org to explore opportunities for membership and open an account.

Application Steps

1. Completing the Application Form: Fill out the scholarship application form, using only the space provided for your responses. Other than where specified on the application form, no attachments, resumes, pictures or other materials of any kind should be submitted or used to answer the questions.
2. Certification and Release Authorization: Both you and your parent or guardian must sign the Certification and Release Authorization on the final page of the application form.
3. Credit Union Verification Code: Secure a verification code from your credit union to confirm your eligibility for the scholarship.
4. Application Submission: Your completed application should be submitted online via the NYCUA Scholarship Portal by January 17, 2025. You can find the link on our website, niagaraschoice.org or at nycua.org/uniting/scholarship-program/college-scholarship-program-applicants
5. Along with your application, please upload:
   1. A high school transcript documenting your GPA for grades 9-11
   2. Your essay response
      
      

Ensure that all sections of the application are completed, and all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications or those missing required components will not be considered.

When uploading documents, please use PDF, Word, or JPG formats only (Google Docs are not accepted). Save and upload the following as three separate files:

1. Scholarship Application
2. High School Transcript
3. Essay
   
   

Assistance and Notifications

If you require further clarification or assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to our marketing department at 716-284-4110 or [email protected].

We thank you for your interest in our scholarship program and eagerly anticipate your application. Best of luck in this and all your future endeavors!