This program aims to help students in our community achieve their higher education goals. This year the Foundation will award three (3) $1,000 scholarships this year to high school or college students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.* High school seniors, transfer students and current undergraduate and graduate students are eligible if they are attending an accredited college or university for the 2025 fall semester.
- Applicant must be an AgFed Credit Union member. If they are not currently a member, they must establish their membership first. Join AgFed here!
- AgFed CU Foundation members are also eligible to apply. To become a foundation member, you need to make a one-time contribution of a minimum of five dollars ($5.00). Donate here.
- To be considered for one of the scholarships, please complete an application and submit a 500-word essay on the following topic:
- “How do you prioritize needs over wants to manage a budgetary crisis responsibly?”
- Please note that the scholarship application deadline is June 30, 2025.
The winners will be announced by July 31, 2025. You can contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like any additional information.
*Please refer to the application for a complete list of Rules and Eligibility Requirements.
2024 AgFed CU Foundation Scholarship Recipients
“Receiving this scholarship gives me extra support while I complete my final year of college. Getting this far in my academic journey is a monumental step for me in my life. I am one step closer to finally getting out into the world and pursuing my dreams. It has not been an easy or cheap process, but this helps with relieving some of the financial pressures that college brings. I am thankful for this scholarship and what life will bring in my final academic year.“
– Tyrus W.
“I wish to thank you once again for choosing my essay as one of this year’s Scholarship winners! You don’t know how much of a blessing this was. And I appreciate AgFed CU for its unselfish act of kindness to help support those working to achieve a higher education or simply want more for themselves.”
– Geeriee L.
2023 AgFed CU Foundation Scholarship Recipients
“Winning the AgFed Credit Union scholarship means so much to me. Going to college is a serious financial commitment that will affect me well into the future. This award helps me feel more comfortable taking this next step in my life and relieving some of the burden of paying for college. Thank you for this opportunity and recognition. “
– Ian T.
“I am so grateful to receive the 2023 AgFed CU Foundation Scholarship because it will really help me pay for my education and reach my goals. This scholarship will go a long way in financing my educational journey and I hope to pay it forward one day by financially helping someone else in the future.”
– Serena G.
“I’m so appreciative of the scholarship from the Agricultural Federal Credit Union. This scholarship will help me to continue my graduate studies and work towards financial security while pursuing a career I am passionate about in international development. “
– Stephanie M.
“Thank you so very much for awarding me this scholarship. My family and I are very grateful for this award. Winning this scholarship means so much to me. It helps my family and I by alleviating some of the financial burden of my college education, while I work towards achieving my career goal of becoming a Ship Captain.”
– Jason H.
“I am so happy and grateful for this opportunity. I’d like to thank the Board of Directors for making me a recipient of the 2023 AgFed CU Foundation Scholarship. This will help me cover tuition for the fall semester.”
– Tiffany E.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like any additional information.