Scholarship Applications
2026 NYCUA Scholarship Program
Thank you for expressing interest in our 2026 scholarship program, offered in partnership with New York Credit Union Association! We are reaching out to provide you with detailed instructions on applying to the program. Please review the following before completing your application.
Important Eligibility Information
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a member of a participating New York credit union. If you’re not already a member, we encourage you to connect with Town of Hempstead Employees Federal Credit Union at 516-867-4730 to explore opportunities for membership.
In addition the applicant, must meet the following criteria:
- Is a college-bound high school senior at the time of submitting the application
- Is attending college for the first time in the fall of 2026
- Will be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited educational institution or trade school
- Agrees to use any scholarship funds awarded by January 31, 2027, at an accredited educational institution only
Application Steps
- Completing the Application Form: Fill out the scholarship application form, using only the space provided for your responses. Other than where specified on the application form, no attachments, resumes, pictures or other materials of any kind should be submitted or used to answer the questions.
- Certification and Release Authorization: Both you and your parent or guardian must sign the Certification and Release Authorization on the final page of the application form.
- Credit Union Verification Code: Secure a verification code from your credit union to confirm your eligibility for the scholarship.
- Application Submission: Your completed application should be submitted online via the NYCUA Scholarship Portal by January 9, 2026. Along with your application, please upload:
- A high school transcript documenting your GPA for grades 9-11
- Your essay response
Ensure that all sections of the application are complete and all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications or those missing required components will not be considered.
When uploading documents, please use PDF, Word, or JPG formats only (Google Docs are not accepted). Save and upload the following as three separate files:
- Scholarship Application
- High School Transcript
- Essay
Assistance and Notifications
If you require further clarification or assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to Town of Hempstead Employees Federal Credit Union at 516-867-4730. Successful applicants will be notified in May 2026.
We thank you for your interest in our scholarship program and eagerly anticipate your application. Best of luck in this and all your future endeavors!