Scholarships
The key to Kentucky's future? Equipping our next generation with the tools to become tomorrow's leaders.
Investing in tomorrow's leaders? That's a smart move.
It's no secret that college is expensive - and financial aid packages often fall short of tuition costs. At Commonwealth Credit Union, we think it's important that every student has the chance to receive the education they deserve. We award annual scholarships of our own, and are pleased to provide detailed information about additional opportunities.
The 2025 Scholarship Application has closed.All applicants will be notified of the judges' decisions by the first week of May.
2025 Scholarship Details
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to 4 graduating high school seniors. All submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 pm March 31, 2025. Submissions that are incomplete, not in accordance with the directions, or not in Commonwealth Credit Union’s possession by the above-mentioned date will not be eligible.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Commonwealth Credit Union Scholarship, the following criteria must be met:
- Students must be the primary on their Commonwealth Credit Union account by March 31, 2025.
- The student must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend post-secondary education in the fall of 2025 at a university, college, trade school, or program resulting in certification or license.
- Scholarship winners must provide verification of acceptance/enrollment in a university, college, post-secondary institution, or trade school resulting in certification or license.
- Scholarship winners must agree to attend the presentation ceremony held at Louisville Slugger Field.
- Scholarship winners will need to provide their official high school transcript.
- Commonwealth Credit Union Scholarships are non-transferable and distributed as a one-time payment.
- Commonwealth Credit Union associates, their immediate family members (parents or siblings), and official family are not eligible.
Selection Criteria - 50 point maximum
- 10% - Answer to “How are you bettering lives in your community today?”
- 10% - Answer to “How can CCU better the lives of college students?”
- 10% - Answer to “How will your education enable you to better lives in the future?”
- 10% - Answer to “What are you looking for from your banking experience?”
- 10% – Creativity and Apparent Passion: The applicant addressed the submission requirements in a creative, clear, and logical manner. The applicant showed sincerity, credibility, and passion in their statements.
- Selection will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, or disability.
- Scholarship Judging Committee is selected by Commonwealth Credit Union and is comprised of professionals working in the field of community outreach, education, and civic awareness.
- Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA
Selection will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin or disability. Scholarship Judging Committee is selected by Commonwealth Credit Union and is comprised of professionals working in the field of technology, marketing, or education.
Meet Our 2024 Scholarship Winners
Jenna Diaz
Jenna Diaz is a graduate of Anderson County High School. She will be attending the University of Kentucky, studying Advanced Agricultural Economics.
Alyssa Hughes
Alyssa Hughes is a graduate of Louisville Male Traditional High School. In the fall, she will be attending the University of Cincinnati, studying Accounting.
Autumn Mitchell
Autumn Mitchell is a graduate of Franklin County High School. She will be attending Murray State University, majoring in Nursing.
Ben Bevington
Ben Bevington is a graduate of Franklin County High School. In the fall, he will be attending Centre College, majoring in Business.
Current Scholarships
Commonwealth Credit Union Scholarship
National Scholarships
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Selection will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, or disability.