Bayport Credit Union Scholarships

$100,000 in college scholarships.

The Foundation offers 11 different scholarships to high school seniors, college students, and full-time working adults going back to school.

Homebase Credit Union – Excellence in Leadership Scholarships

• 2025 Excellence in Leadership Awards

• Homebase Credit Union greatly values education and lifelong learning. Each year, we award scholarships to four graduating seniors within our membership. Qualified students submit applications and are judged anonymously on academic merit, personal achievements, demonstrated leadership experience, extra-curricular involvement and work/volunteer experience.

Henrico Federal Credit Union Continuing Studies Scholarship

Will be awarded to an area student of any age who is planning to continue their formal education.  Applicants must be a member of the Henrico FCU or the child of a Henrico FCU member.  Applicants may apply for this scholarship more than once but cannot win in consecutive years.

Henrico Federal Credit Union (Judy A. Davis Poore Memorial Scholarship)

Scholarship to honor long-time supervisory committee chair and member, Judy A. Davis-Poore.  Will be awarded to area high school senior planning to pursue a career in a business-related field.  Applicants must be a Henrico FCU member or the child of a Henrico FCU member.

Henrico Federal Credit Union (Fran Chaffin Memorial Scholarship)

Annual scholarship in memory of one of the credit union’s most-loved board members, Fran Chaffin.  Awarded to a high school senior who will begin college or technical school.  Applicants must be a member of Henrico FCU or the child of a  Henrico FCU member.

Call Federal Credit Union – Alice S. Pearce Scholarship

Your Call Federal Credit Union account must be in your name as the primary owner, not as a joint owner, at the time of your scholarship application submission. Additionally, the account must be active (not dormant) and in good standing. Each applicant will be judged based on scholarly merit, essay entry, community involvement and leadership. See link for further details.

BayPort Credit Union – Directors Scholarship

Must be a full time undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, trade or vocational school and a member of the credit union.  Seven one-time awards of $2,000 each are available.  The money will be paid directly to the college or university.  Applicants must write an essay on “Why I need the funds” and provide a copy of their current transcripts.

BayPort Credit Union – Beard/Bennett Memorial Scholarship

Available for BayPort Credit Union members.  Applicants must be high school seniors or home schooled students to qualify.  Essay winners will receive a $8,000 scholarship ($2,000 each year for four years to an accredited college or university, with the stipulation that each recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA each year to continue receiving the award.)  The money must be used within one year after graduation.  Each applicant must write an essay.

ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union Scholarship

A total of two (2) scholarships are to be awarded to deserving ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union members.  Scholarships will be evaluated on three equally weighted categories:  scholastic standing (GPA or demonstrated potential in his/her chosen field/major); essay; community involvement.

Eligible Students:
Each recipient must be an ElecTel Cooperative Federal Credit Union member, either planning to enroll or already enrolled as a full-time student at an eligible institution. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.  Students without recent high school transcripts and/or an eligible grade point average will be allowed to enclose a typewritten letter of qualification with three listed references.  All applicants must demonstrate educational potential.

Dominion Credit Union Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the scholarships, the applicant must be a member of Dominion Credit Union or an immediate family member or household member of a Dominion Credit Union member; a graduating high school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; a rising college freshman attending an accredited college or university during the upcoming academic year.

All employees, retirees and contractors of Dominion, as well as immediate family and household members of these groups are eligible for membership at Dominion Credit Union.

Virginia Credit Union Scholarship Program

To be eligible, you’ll need to:

• Be a current high school senior or current college student enrolled in your first undergraduate program in 2025.
• Be a member of VACU
• Have a 3.0 GPA or better
• Submit a transcript from your current school

The 2025 VACU Scholarship Program is now accepting applications! Become a member and apply by 11:59 pm on, February 28, 2025, to be considered.

Argent Credit Union – Ruby Robinson Youth Scholarship

Open to high school seniors who are active Argent members by September 1 of the year before the application deadline and meet account holder eligibility requirements as outlined in the application.  Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher; demonstrate strong interest and leadership skills in extracurricular activities and community service organizations and write an essay of 250-500 words each on a subject listed on website.