Ascentra Scholarship Program Offers $15,000 in Scholarships for 2025 School Year

In 2025, a total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 15 Ascentra student members to help offset the costs of attending postsecondary education through a college, university or trade program.

The program includes awards for three different types of students. 

• Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school student members planning to enter college.
• Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to non-traditional student members age 19 or over planning to attend higher education.
• Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to members entering vocational school or college with a trade program or entering an internship program with a union or business.

To make it easier for applicants, Ascentra offers an online application process. Students can easily apply for scholarships by visiting ascentra.org/scholarships.

In addition, Ascentra partners with several great local organizations that offer scholarships and has shared links on their site to make it easier for applicants to find additional opportunities.

Traditional and non-traditional students are judged on their essays, resumes, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer services and work experience. This year’s 500-word essay question is, “How can credit unions leverage technology to better serve the financial needs of today’s young consumers?" Entrants for the vocational or trades scholarship will need to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or advisor, and answer the following question in less than 75 words, “How do you plan to use this scholarship if awarded?"

“We are excited to continue our annual scholarship program in 2025,” said Linda Andry, President and CEO, Ascentra Credit Union. “Being able to provide our student members with these scholarship opportunities not only encourages them to grow with less financial stress but also supports the credit union mission of people helping people.”

The Ascentra Scholarship Program allows students to apply every year they are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning and/or trade program, even if they are a previous scholarship recipient.

For official rules and to apply for these scholarships and others, visit ascentra.org/scholarships. All entries must be submitted by the end of the day on Monday, March 31, 2025.