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Routing Number: 241075658

Emerald Credit Union's Senior Scholarship

Your chance to shine—and score $1,000 for your future!

Hey seniors! 🎓 Ready to kick off your next chapter with a little extra green in your pocket? Emerald Credit Union is excited to offer the Emerald Credit Union Senior Scholarship—a $1,000 Scholarship to help jumpstart your college, trade school, or continuing-education journey. If you’re planning big things for your future, this is your moment!

💸 What You Could Win

One lucky winner will receive a $1,000 Scholarship to put toward expenses at any accredited:
✨ College or university
✨ Trade school
✨ Continuing education program

✅ Are You Eligible? Let’s Check!

To apply, here’s what you need:

🔹 Membership Matters:
You or a parent/legal guardian must be an Emerald Credit Union member in good standing for at least six months.

🔹 Class of Now:
You must be a high school senior or a recent graduate within the past six months.

🔹 Brains & Balance:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. 

📄 Other Important Notes

  • You must be accepted to an accredited school/program before funds are released.
  • Proof of acceptance or enrollment is required.
  • Applicants cannot be an immediate family member or live in the same household as an Emerald CU employee or board member.
  • Scholarship details are subject to change without notice—but that’s just life, right?

📅 Important Date Alert

Make sure your completed application and all required documents are submitted no later than May 15, 2026.

Please answer the following essay prompt and include your completed essay with your application packet.
Be sure to submit your essay along with the following items:

  • Copies of your transcripts
  • A list of your extracurricular activities
Essay Question:
“Building a Better Future: What Financial Stability Means to Me”