Scholarships Empowering local students
Investing in students that want to make our community better
We want to send local high school graduates into the world, prepared to make a lasting impact.
Think you've got what it takes?
PenAir awards multiple scholarships each year to students who are committed to serving others. In order to qualify, you must:
BE A PRIMARY MEMBER
Applicant must be a primary member of PenAir Credit Union. Student must be the primary owner of the account, not just a joint owner, and the account must be in good standing.
BE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and planning to attend an accredited college, university, community college or technical school, and be considered a full time student for each semester for the following academic year as defined by the respective school.
SUBMIT A GRADE REPORT
At the completion of each semester, scholarship recipients will be required to submit a grade report for the completed semester and maintain a grade point average of no less than a “C” (2.0 on a 4 point scale) to be eligible to renew the scholarship for the following semester.
Yesterday's Recipients are Tomorrow's Leaders
Let's skip to the good part
Don’t get us wrong, good grades are important. But, it’s the applicants who exemplify a true spirit for Communerosity (i.e. a heart for helping others) that will be awarded up to $10,000. Follow these instructions and you’ll be off to a good start.
Complete the application
Complete the application in its entirety. Be sure to have digital copies of your transcripts/grade report and acceptance letter to submit with your application.
Attach required documents
- Copy of up-to-date high school transcript
- Copy of acceptance letter from the college, university, community college, or technical school
Submit
Once you have answered the application in full and attached all required documents, it’s time to submit it.
LIFE = ENHANCED
LINDSEY CASEY, former PenAir scholarship winnerThe scholarship granted by PenAir Credit Union truly let me dive deep into my education each semester without the looming financial anxiety a lot of college students unfortunately face. I was able to get my tuition covered, as well as have a little extra to store away in savings. I was able to focus on school, my development, and giving back to my community.
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Applications are available starting in January through March 24, 2024.
The number of scholarships to be granted each year will be determined by PenAir’s Senior Leadership Team.
PenAir will pay up to $1,250 per semester (Fall and Spring Semesters only) toward tuition, fees, and supplies to attend school. The scholarship will be equal to the cost billed by the school for each semester or $1,250 whichever is less. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the school by PenAir.
Scholarship payments are eligible for Fall and Spring semesters only, depending on the degree or certificate pursued.
Don't Get Disqualified
- Scholarships are for high school seniors only. Sorry, no Higher Education or Graduate students.
- We cannot award a scholarship to a previous recipient – no double dipping.
- Attachment issues — any application forms that are submitted without the required attachments will be omitted.
- Submitting an application after the March deadline will not be considered. When you snooze, you do — in fact — lose.
Take the plunge
It’s time to show us what you got.