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San Mateo Credit Union 2020 Educational Scholarships
March 10, 2020

News Courtesy of Community Leader Keith Young, YEL Business Services Business Referral Network A Helping Hand Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight~~~

In 2020 we'll award two $5,000 college scholarships so submit your application today.
Apply by March 15 and you could be selected to win a $3,000 educational scholarship
Higher education is high on our list
Now accepting applications for our 2020 Educational Scholarship.
Education Scholarship

At SMCU, we believe that higher education is one of the surest ways to achieve financial wellness. That's why we offer two college scholarships each year. This year we've increased the amount to $5,000 each, to help graduating high school seniors cover the high costs of tuition, housing, books, and meals.

Winners will be announced and recognized at SMCU's Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2020. 


If you, a friend, or a family member would like to apply for the 2020 scholarship, review the eligibility requirements and fill out the online application at smcu.org/scholarships with your essay (see below).

The deadline for submission is Friday, March 27, 2020. Please share this with anyone who would like to submit an application!

2020 Scholarship
Eligibility and Submission Requirements:
  • Scholarships are available to class of 2020 high school seniors and to 2019 graduates who took a gap year and are enrolling in a college or technical school for the first time. 
  • Applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited college or technical school for Fall 2020. If selected as a winner, enrollment will be verified prior to receiving scholarship funds.
  • There is no restriction regarding applicants’ county of residence. 
  • Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and must upload an unofficial transcript and SAT/ACT scores (if applicable).   
  • Applicants must provide a typed essay of at least 500 words on the following prompt: 
San Mateo Credit Union believes in the philosophy of People Helping People. Tell us about a time when you helped someone in need and explain how creating a culture of giving could impact your community, school, or family.
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