Investing in Tomorrow: The FedChoice Educational Scholarship Program
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is excited to launch a new cycle of Educational Scholarships to support graduating high school seniors as they begin their next chapter in higher education.
Program Highlights
- Ten $1,000 Scholarships
The Foundation will award ten scholarships to college‑bound or trade‑school‑bound seniors from the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC (DMV) region. - Eligibility
Any graduating high school senior from MD, VA, or Washington, DC, who plans to attend a college, university, or trade school in Fall 2026 is encouraged to apply. - Winner Requirements
Scholarship recipients will be asked to provide a photo and brief biography for promotional purposes.
Essay Theme
“Celebrating America’s 250th Through Service: The Role of Credit Unions in Strengthening Local Communities.”
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this milestone invites us to reflect on the values that have shaped our nation—service, cooperation, and community. Credit unions, founded on the principles of people helping people, play a vital role in uplifting local neighborhoods, supporting financial well-being, and strengthening communal bonds. Through this essay theme, we invite students to explore how service contributes to America’s story and how credit unions continue to help communities thrive by empowering individuals, fostering financial resilience, and promoting inclusive economic opportunity.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit an original essay (up to 500 words) on the above-mentioned topic.
Important Note on AI Usage:
Limited AI use (under 15%) is allowed only for initial idea generation. All analysis, reflection, and the final written essay must be the applicant’s own work.
Applicants Must:
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Be a graduating high school senior.
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Provide an acceptance letter from a college, university, or trade school they plan to attend in Fall 2026.
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Submit one recommendation letter from a school counselor and/or teacher.
Deadline
All applications must be submitted by May 31, 2026.
Questions?
Contact us at: foundation@fedchoice.org
Learn more about the past Scholarship Winners
Apply today using this form!
Testimonials
It’s so important to learn how to save, how to count, you have to learn about money in order to succeed in this world…I know that schools are trying to help kids, but they need more help…I am glad the FedChoice Charitable Foundation is going to focus on financial literacy!
Samira P
I am motivated by my drive to help others.
Stephen S
If you want to be rich, simply serve more people.
Jenny C
Community engagement is important to me because I came from a community. A community of people who were raised like me to care about your neighbour
Marcia L
You definitely want to be part of your community, I think as a Credit union you want to have that outreach in your neighborhood
Jonny G
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