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Making academic dreams come true.
Designed to support students at every step, the Partners Annual Scholarship helps make higher education more accessible. The 2026 application is now open for Partners members and their aspiring students, with $30,000 in total awards available.1 Apply by March 15, 2026.
Imagine if you could inspire others through your story. What would you want them to learn from you?"
What You'll Need to Apply
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Written essay (maximum 500 words, typed)
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List of accomplishments, such as scholastic achievements or awards, community involvement, and school-, work-related, or extracurricular activities
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Current GPA
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College or university acceptance letter (If selected as a recipient, proof may be submitted after the initial application but must be provided prior to award distribution by emailing pfcu.marketing@partnersfcu.org)
Application Details
- Applicant must be at least 16 years old and a Member in good standing or a dependent child (minimum 16 years old) of a Member in good standing.
- Applicant must be accepted into a 2-or 4-year accredited college or university enrolling in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. If selected as a winner, applicant may provide proof after submission prior to receiving award.
- Scholarships will be awarded based on the content of an original written essay, scholastic achievements, community involvement, school, and work-related and/or extra-curricular activities. School achievements are subject to verification from the selected winner(s). A copy of your current report card with GPA is also subject to verification from the selected winner(s).
- All entry material will be reviewed by a special Credit Union committee. The winner(s) will be notified by phone and e-mail 3-5 weeks from the final submission deadline.
1Eligibility for the scholarship program requires the Member to be at least 16 years of age and in good standing with Partners Federal Credit Union (Partners) or a dependent child (minimum 16 years old) of a Member in good standing with Partners. The maximum amount a winner can win is $30,000 but may be less depending on the number of winners selected. By entering the Partners 2026 Annual Scholarship, applicants grant Partners the right, and that the consent of no other person, firm, or corporation is required to enable Partners or any parties related to Partners to use my image, likeness, quotes, or interviews appearing in the reproductions and that such use will not violate the rights of any third parties. Partners will only award scholarships to individuals who qualify based upon the credit union’s application criteria and the judgment of credit union officials. Partners reserves the right not to award scholarships if the application criteria is not met and/or the scholarship application materials do not meet the standards set forth by credit union officials. Partners maintains the right to retain all funds until the recipient can provide verification of acceptance to an accredited 2- or 4-year college/university and enrollment in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. All scholarship submissions must be received by Partners by 11:59 PM PST on March 15, 2026. The winner(s) will be notified by phone and e-mail 3-5 weeks from the final submission deadline. Funds will be deposited into the primary savings account. If a minor, parent will need to establish a Partners account for the child if selected as a winner. Partners employees, officials, and members of their immediate families are not eligible to participate. © Partners
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