Scholarship Program

Apply for Vicinity Credit Union Scholarships today! Invest in your future with funds for tuition, transportation, and more. Open to Illinois high school graduates with a family member in the credit union.
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What We Offer

Vicinity Credit Union is a community of lifelong learners. After all, we were founded by educators! It’s our duty to support the next generation’s educational goals, and we’re proud to do so by offering annual scholarships.

Whether pursuing an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, certification, or apprenticeship, recipients will be able to use scholarship funds to help cover tuition, transportation costs, or any other education-related expenses.

Deadline and Announcement

Congratulations to our 2024 awardees. The 2025 scholarship application will be announced soon.

Applicant Eligibility

Applications Open Spring 2025.

Selection Committee

The Vicinity Credit Union Scholarship Committee will review all submitted, eligible applications. Once reviewed, the committee will choose five recipients for scholarship awards. Applicants will be contacted if additional information is required. All decisions of the Vicinity Credit Union Scholarship Committee are final.

2024 Scholarship Winners

Amari, 2024 Scholarship winner

Amari

Saniya, 2024 Scholarship winner

Saniya

Madison, 2024 Scholarship winner

Madison

Justin, 2024 Scholarship winner

Justin

Joseph, 2024 Scholarship winner

Joseph

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