Together Foundation

College Scholarship Program

 

Accepting scholarship applications from February 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.

 

Graduation is approaching fast! Are you or someone you know heading off to college this fall? If so, the Together Foundation is now accepting college scholarship applications! Our college scholarship program is designed to help students kickstart those amazing college memories while reducing the financial burden. Together Credit Union's foundation, The Together Foundation, is offering up to 15 scholarships for our members, non-member St. Louis community partners, and family members of employees. Check out the details below!
 

Whether you are a current Credit Union member or a future member, the Together Foundation has a scholarship application specially designed for your needs1. And better yet, we offer two ways to apply… Based on this year’s topic selection, you may submit a 3-page written essay or create a 60 - 90 second video for YouTube.

 

Together Foundation- Vince Jacknewitz Member Scholarship

  • The Together Foundation will award up to 10 $1,500 scholarships to eligible Credit Union members2.
  • The applicant must be a graduating high school senior who has been accepted as a freshman at an accredited college or university for the fall semester of 2024.
  • The applicant must be the primary owner of the account (a parent or family member account does not qualify). 
  • Employee Family Member Application: The applicant must be an immediate family member of a Together Credit Union Employee.

Together Foundation- St. Louis Community Scholarship

  • The Together Foundation will award five (5) $1,500 scholarship to an eligible student.
  • The applicant must live or work in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Madison County, and St. Clair County.
  • The application is open to students between the ages of 15 to 23, who plan to enroll in a university or college, two-year college, business, or technical/trade school for Fall 2024.

 

 

Vince Jacknewitz Member ScholarshipSt. Louis Community Scholarship

 

 

Scholarship Topics

  • Essay Topic 1: It’s ten years in the future – the year 2034. Describe your vision of how you will manage your personal finances in 2034, including how you will pay for purchases, save, and borrow. Also what role could your/a credit union play in making that vision a reality?
  • Essay Topic 2: Describe how you have contributed to your community, and what would others say that stands out or is unique about your contribution?
  • Video Topic: Please submit original video submitted via YouTube (Video must be uploaded to YouTube by 11:59pm on March 31st 2024) on the topic below.
    • Video: Create a 60-second to 1 ½ minute advertisement targeted specifically at a younger viewer (under the age of 30) that highlights the benefits of credit union membership. Any use or resemblance of the Credit Union's logo is prohibited.

 

For questions about the scholarship program or the Together Foundation, contact Nikia Montgomery at [email protected].

About the Together Foundation:

The Together Foundation promotes collaboration and best practices, calling for projects that bring non-profit organizations together to provide quality financial education and easy access to banking opportunities for young people and families most in need of these opportunities.

 

Working with experienced non-profit organizations in high-need geographic areas, the Together Foundation hopes to leverage its funding for maximum impact by joining forces with funding partners to support quality projects in our surrounding communities. Results will be shared with the community to contribute to a greater understanding of challenges and solutions in the field.

 

1.) Each applicant may only apply for one scholarship. 2.) Becoming a Credit Union member is easy! You can apply online with as little as a $5 deposit. Visit our membership eligibility webpage to see if you qualify for the Vince Jacknewitz Member Scholarship or the St. Louis Community Scholarship.