Helping You Achieve Your Goals
We know how important education is, and we’re here to help make it a little easier. NESC Credit Union’s scholarships are designed to support students in our community as they work toward a brighter future.
2026 Scholarship Application submission window is closed. We wish all the applicants best wishes for a bright future.
Scholarship Details
Each spring, NESC Credit Union proudly awards up to three $2,000 scholarships to deserving students in our community.
Recipients are honored at our Annual Meeting, where we celebrate their achievements and support their journey toward higher education.
Eligibility Requirements
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be high school seniors planning to enroll in an undergraduate college degree program or going to trade school in the upcoming academic year.
Applicants must be high school seniors planning to enroll in an undergraduate college degree program or going to trade school in the upcoming academic year.
Membership Connection
The applicant, or their parent, guardian, or grandparent, must be a member of NESC Credit Union to qualify.
The applicant, or their parent, guardian, or grandparent, must be a member of NESC Credit Union to qualify.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship awards are based on the strength of the essay, academic transcripts or school records, and participation in extracurricular and community activities.
Scholarship awards are based on the strength of the essay, academic transcripts or school records, and participation in extracurricular and community activities.
Complete Applications Only
Only fully completed applications will be considered—ensure all required materials are submitted.
Only fully completed applications will be considered—ensure all required materials are submitted.
Exclusions
Employees, board members, and their immediate families are not eligible to apply.
Employees, board members, and their immediate families are not eligible to apply.
Application Process
Applying for the NESC Credit Union Scholarship is simple! Just follow these steps:
Complete the Application
Submit a fully completed NESC Scholarship Application.
Submit a fully completed NESC Scholarship Application.
Include Your High School Transcript
Provide a transcript of your high school records as part of your application.
Provide a transcript of your high school records as part of your application.
Write a Personal Essay
Submit a typewritten essay of 250 words or less. Share what career you plan to pursue after completing your education and explain why this path inspires you.
Submit a typewritten essay of 250 words or less. Share what career you plan to pursue after completing your education and explain why this path inspires you.
Highlight Your Activities
Include a detailed list of your extracurricular activities, community involvement, and/or volunteer work. This is your chance to showcase your contributions and the impact you've made outside the classroom.
Include a detailed list of your extracurricular activities, community involvement, and/or volunteer work. This is your chance to showcase your contributions and the impact you've made outside the classroom.
Make sure all required materials are submitted together—only complete applications will be considered. Take this opportunity to shine and share your story with us!
Important Dates
The 2026 Scholarship application submission window is closed.
At NESC Credit Union, we believe in your potential and are excited to be a part of your journey.