Scholarship Opportunity

orsa CTE Trade Scholarship

Offered by orsa Scholarship Fund

The orsa CTE Trade Scholarship supports credit union members pursuing career and technical education through accredited trade-school programs. The scholarship helps students enter skilled careers while recognizing community service, employment, extracurricular participation, financial need, academics, recommendations, and written responses.

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RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Technical Student, Adult Learner

Eligibility

  • Have a personal orsa credit union account opened on or before December 31, 2025 for the 2026 cycle.
  • Beneficiary or joint-owner status alone does not satisfy the membership requirement.
  • Have applied to or been accepted by an accredited CTE trade school for Fall 2026.
  • Attend full-time or part-time.
  • Pursue an eligible CTE trade school degree or program.
  • Previous scholarship recipients and applicants may reapply if they remain eligible.
  • orsa board members, employees, and their family members are not eligible.

Requirements

  • Complete the online CTE Trade Scholarship application.
  • Provide the last four digits of the applicant's personal orsa account number.
  • Submit the latest transcript.
  • Submit a letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.
  • Complete the required application essay response.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm the applicant has a qualifying personal orsa account.
  2. 2Apply to or obtain acceptance from an accredited CTE or trade-school program.
  3. 3Complete the online CTE scholarship application.
  4. 4Upload the latest transcript.
  5. 5Request a recommendation from a non-family member.
  6. 6Complete the required essay response.
  7. 7Submit all materials during the annual application period.

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