Suffolk Credit Union Scholarship

Suffolk Credit Union is a strong, growing and not-for-profit credit union, focused on meeting the financial needs of the community so members benefit with better rates, fewer fees, greater conveniences and personal service from neighbors who care. Suffolk Credit Union partners with the Suffolk Community College Foundation to provide critical financial support to eligible Suffolk students. Supporting these worthy students by providing financial assistance as they undertake their college experience is one of the Suffolk Credit Union missions. In general, college without the additional financial burden is stressful enough. The scholarships awarded by Suffolk Credit Union will help to alleviate some of that burden, so these worthy students can focus on their future educational and career goals right here on Long Island.

Awarded to: Full-time NEW students
Award: $6,275 (one award)
Distributed as follows:
Semester #1 (Fall): $3,137.50
Semester #2 (Spring): $3,137.50

**This award is renewable for the following semester (total of two semesters) but must maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.3 GPA.

Criteria:
1. Resident of Suffolk County or Nassau County
2. Minimum High School GPA of 77
3. Demonstrated involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
4. Must be a member of Suffolk Credit Union at time of award disbursement. Proof of membership must be provided. If students are related to a member of Suffolk Credit Union, they are eligible to apply. However, if selected, they must have an account with Suffolk Credit Union prior to receiving the scholarship award. To become a member visit Suffolk Credit Union online or any conveniently located branch office and present:
1. Proof that you live, work, worship, attend school or regularly conduct business in Suffolk County, NY, or Nassau County, NY, or have an immediate family member of current membership.
2. A valid driver’s license, passport, military ID or state ID.
3. A U.S. Social Security number.
4. U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.
5. External account information, if funding from an external account.