Scholarship Program for the college bound high school seniors

Please note that the submission deadline for 2023 Scholarship passed on January 7th 2023. Winners will be notified in late May.

Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union is participating in the New York Credit Union Association’s scholarship program, which offers college-bound high school seniors the opportunity to compete for statewide college scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded up to $2,500 and may be used at a two- or four-year accredited educational institution.

Eligibility criteria*

• Member of Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union
• college-bound high school senior at the time of application; and
• attending either a two- or four-year accredited educational institution for the first time in the fall.
• Submit the application with supporting documents (a high school transcript documenting your GPA for grades 9-11, ACT/PSAT/SAT transcript and required essay) through the NYCUA website

Scholarship application

The link to the NYCUA website will be available when the program opens

Program start date

Program will start at the beginning of November.

Program results

In early spring, applications will be judged against other submissions statewide. Winners will be announced in late May.

Additional information

For more information about this scholarship program, contact Marketing Department by calling 973-808-3240, ex. 6133 or emailing scholarships@psfcu.net.

*Eligibility criteria are subject to change

Scholarship Program for college students

PSFCU has begun the new Scholarship Program for college students

We are pleased to announce that, as in previous years, PSFCU has begun the new Scholarship Program for college students. The program aims at rewarding young and ambitious PSFCU members who require financial assistance during their college education.

The PSFCU Scholarship Program for college students constitutes a part of the overall PSFCU Scholarship Program. It is an autonomous PSFCU program geared towards both undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarship candidates must be PSFCU members and primary account holders at our Credit Union. They will be assessed by the Scholarship Committee, consisting of college teachers, based on their study results, extracurricular activities, and active involvement in Polish community organizations. Participation conditions, application forms and instructions are available below.

Program details and instructions:

• All applicants must be primary PSFCU members who opened their accounts prior to 01.01.2022
• Freshmen students (undergraduate) are not eligible
• PSFCU Scholarship may be obtained once at each stage of studies, e.g. one as a undergraduate and one as a graduate.
• Minimum GPA is 3.2
• Scholarship winners will be required to present a proof of enrollment for the fall term 2023 before receiving their scholarship.
• Two letters of reference: one academic recommendation from a faculty member or instructor that has taught you in college/graduate school and can evaluate your academic performance at college/graduate school level. The second recommendation can be from a professor/ academic instructor, coach, work supervisor, extracurricular activity or community leader - anyone (other than a family member) whose opinion you feel will be relevant.

All required documents should be submitted/uploaded in the following format: last_name_first_name_file_name.pdf, eg. Kowalski_Jan_transcript.pdf; Kowalski_Jan_ACT.pdf

Please note: PSFCU employees are not eligible for the PSFCU Scholarship Program.
 

2023 PSFCU Scholarship Application
 

PLEASE NOTE! Applications must be filled online only. Each applicant will receive a verification number after the application is successfully submitted. Please keep this number for your records. The verification number is the only proof that the application was received by PSFCU.

The deadline for submitting applications by college students is February 24th 2023!

Winners will be notified in late May 2022.

Faxed, mailed, e-mailed and hand delivered (left in PSFCU branches) applications will not be considered. For more information, please send an e-mail to scholarships@psfcu.net or call PSFCU Marketing Department at 973-808-3240, ex. 6133

PSFCU Scholarship under the patronage of the President of Poland

The program is organized in a partnership with the Office of the President of the Republic of Poland. This scholarship involves a short summer internship in Poland under the patronage of the President of Poland. The internship will be a combination of political, economic and cultural exchange as well as sightseeing. It includes visits to leading Polish and multinational firms located in Poland and meetings with Polish government officials and business leaders.

PSFCU will cover all costs of transportation to and health insurance in Poland for all recipients, up to an agreed amount. The cost of all accommodations and activities while in Poland will be included as part of the scholarship under the patronage of the President of Poland.

Program eligibility criteria, open date and other requirements will be provided at later time.

For more information about this scholarship program, contact by calling 973-808-3240, ex. 6133 or by emailing scholarships@psfcu.net.

Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union offers the New Rising Star Scholarship

The Rising Star Scholarship is another component of the PSFCU Scholarship Program. The scholarship will be awarded based on an extraordinary achievement in the field of academics, sports, music, art, science, leadership, or talent, etc. on the national or international level. PSFCU will evaluate the candidate’s application based on achievement, academic success, extracurricular involvement, and commitment to the Polish/Slavic community.

Program starts mid-August.

Program eligibility criteria, application and other requirements will be provided when program opens.

For more information about this scholarship program, contact by calling 973-808-3240, ex. 6133 or by emailing scholarships@psfcu.net.

Please note that the submision to the 2022 Rising Star Program has already been closed.