Suffolk Credit Union Achievement Scholarship for NEW Students

Awarded to: Full-time or Part-time students
Award: $3,000 (one award)
Disbursement schedule:
Semester #1 (fall) $1500
Semester #2 (spring) $1500
Criteria:
1. Preference given to adult students pursuing their Associates Degree
2. Resident of Suffolk County or Nassau County
3. High school GPA of 77 or previous college GPA of 2.3 or better
4. Involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.
5. 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.

Donor
Suffolk Credit Union
Award
$3,000
Scopes
College-Wide, New Student
Deadline
04/20/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Although not required, preference will be given to adult students pursuing an Associates Degree. Are you an adult student, and if so, please write a brief essay describing your educational and career goals. Limit 300 words.
  2. Are you a member of Suffolk Credit Union?
  3. Please write a brief essay (limit 300 words) describing your extracurricular activities and community service.