We will award three academic scholarships to students in the Class Act Academy of Business & Finance Schools.
1st Place: $1,250
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
DEADLINE: April 11, 2025, 11:59 pm.
Here are the eligibility requirements:
- The applicant must have been a student in good standing in the Class Act Academy of Business and Finance during the 2024 - 2025 school year.
- The applicant must be a Senior at their respective high school and have participated in the program for at least one full school year prior to applying.
- The applicant must be prepared to enroll in a minimum half-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or-four-year college/university or trade/technical school for the fall 2025 school term.
What do I need to submit?
- Professional letter of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher, or an outside mentor. (Recommendations submitted by parents/guardian or family member will not be accepted).
- Completed 300-500+ word essay OR a 3-5 minute video including all the required questions below:
1. Tell us about yourself.
2. How will this scholarship help you?
3. How have you contributed to your community?
4. Why is it important to be smart with your money?
5. What does “People helping people” mean to you through your experience in the Academy?
6. What did you remember most from the Class Act Academy program?
Other questions to consider
- Tell us about a time you failed and what you learned from it.
- What are your academic and/or career goals? How did being a part of the Class Act Academy help you prepare for those future goals?
- What does the future of credit unions (and financial services in general) look like to you or what would you like it to look like?
- How can credit unions entice younger members 25 and under to join?