Investing in Tomorrow: The FedChoice Educational Scholarship Program
Empowering Dreams, Building Futures
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is proud to invest in the next generation of leaders by offering up to five $1,000 annual Educational Scholarships to college and trade-school bound high school students in the DMV area. Because we believe that education is the foundation upon which financial independence and community strength are built.
Announcing: The FedChoice Federal Credit Union 90th Anniversary Scholarship Essay Contest
As we celebrate nine decades of serving our community, we’re inviting bright young minds to share their financial wisdom and creativity. This special scholarship cycle challenges graduating students from the Greater Washington DC area to reflect on a powerful question:
Essay Theme: “90 Years, Ninety Dollars: What Would You Do With $90 Today That Could Impact Your Financial Future?”
To honor FedChoice FCU’s 90 years of service, we challenge you to consider the power of small financial decisions. Explain what you would do with just $90 today that could positively impact your financial future. This symbolic amount represents our 90 years of helping members achieve financial well-being. Your essay should demonstrate creative thinking, financial literacy, and an understanding of how small actions can lead to significant long-term outcomes.
Guidelines:
- Essays must be 500 words or less
- Limited use of AI (less than 15%) is permitted for initial idea generation only. All analysis, personal reflections, and final composition must be entirely your own work.
- Essays will be evaluated on originality, relevance to the chosen theme, demonstration of financial literacy, and quality of writing
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
At FedChoice Charitable Foundation, we’re not just awarding scholarships—we’re investing in futures. Your answer could be worth $1,000 toward your educational journey! This isn’t just about winning a scholarship—it’s about developing the financial thinking that will serve you throughout life. Whether you dream of college or trade school, we want to hear your innovative ideas for leveraging a modest sum into lasting financial impact.
Learn more about the 2024 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
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