orsa General Member Scholarship

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 college or university for Fall 2026.
• Attend full-time or part-time.
• Pursue an undergraduate degree.
• 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 scholarship application.
• Provide the last four digits of the applicant's personal orsa account number.
• Submit the latest academic 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 undergraduate program.
3. 3Complete the online 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.