Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities For Members

Curis Financial Credit Union $2500 Scholarships

We are proud to announce Curis Financial Credit Union will award four $2500 college scholarships to help deserving students further their education.

APPLY NOW: OCTOBER 1-FEBRUARY 1


Scholarship Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration: 

  • Possess a 2.5 GPA or above on a 4-point (non-weighted) scale.
  • Student must be a Curis Financial member in good standing with their own member number. (Memberships of their parents or family members do not qualify.)
  • Must be at least a high school senior and be enrolled or plan to be enrolled as a full-time student at a community college, college, university or higher education program in the following academic year.
  • May apply multiple times, but can only be awarded funds once.

Scholarship Application Process & Timeline

Curis Financial Credit Union scholarships are reviewed and administered by the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.

  • October 1-February 1: applications will be accepted
  • February-March: applications will be reviewed and winners selected
  • April: winners will be notified
  • June-July: scholarship checks will be mailed

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

In addition to administering Curis Financial Credit Union Scholarships, the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation also provides nearly 40 additional scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Members can apply for both Curis Financial Credit Union Scholarships and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Scholarships at the same time using the link above. Please note applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for one of the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation scholarships.

The Foundation added two additional scholarship categories in 2023. The Foundation Opportunity Scholarship, which recognizes students breaking barriers of access, such as first-generation college students, women planning to study typically male-dominated fields, or those serving and supporting underserved populations. Additionally, the Foundation Social Responsibility Scholarship helps those planning to pursue degrees promoting social good or welfare, including teaching, social work, or nonprofit studies.

The application period is open from October 1-February 1. 

 

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