Scholarship Opportunity

SAFE Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Offered by SAFE Federal Credit Union / Carolinas Credit Union Foundation

Scholarships for graduating high school seniors who hold qualifying SAFE Federal Credit Union membership and plan full-time college study.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027–28 Foundation application

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior with your own SAFE Federal Credit Union membership in good standing.
  • Have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA.
  • Enroll or plan to enroll full time in the upcoming academic year.

Requirements

  • Provide applicant and parent contact details, school transcripts and the last four digits of your SAFE member number.
  • Provide college and degree plans, community and school activities, work history and an essay response.
  • Complete the financial need section if seeking need-based consideration.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the sponsor's scholarship rules and confirm your own qualifying membership.
  2. 2Complete the linked Carolinas Credit Union Foundation application with transcripts, membership details, activities, work history and the current essay.
  3. 3Submit by February 1, 2027; provide financial information if seeking need-based consideration.

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