Scholarships for a Brighter Financial Future
We offer various scholarship programs to support students at different stages of their educational journey. These scholarships are available to our members and their families to help cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses.
Work of Heart Scholarships
The Work of Heart Healthcare Scholarship consists of 3 - $750 scholarships awarded to AHCU members attending an accredited college, university or trade school. Area of study does not need to be healthcare.
Contest Categories
A $750 scholarship will be awarded in each of the categories listed below. Each category requires a specific type of media used to address a certain topic or answer a question.
Essay
Leaders in our community embody a 'Work of Heart' mentality. Describe a time when you stepped into a leadership role. What challenges did you face, and how did this experience deepen your understanding of yourself and your leadership abilities?
Video
Share your career goals and how receiving this scholarship will help you achieve them. What are some of your strategies for managing your finances during your education?
Photo
Show a before and after photo of a time where you made an impact on your community. It could be picking up trash, building a project, organizing a community event, planting a garden, renovating a public space, creating a mural, or any other initiative. Briefly Illustrate the difference you made and explain how this experience influenced your commitment to community service.
How to Apply
Download the application form of your choice, fill it out electronically, and email the completed PDF along with any accompanying documentation to marketing@ahcu.org.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the PDF forms provided; we will not accept paper submissions or screenshots of the forms.
Applications will be accepted September 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024, 11:59 pm CST.
Questions? Please email marketing@ahcu.org. We are here to help and appreciate your interest!
2024-2025 Eligibility Guidelines
The scholarships are available to AHCU members who will attend school in the fall of 2025 or current students in an accredited college, university or trade school. If you are currently attending an accredited college, university or trade school, the funds will be available for your 2025 spring tuition.
To be considered for our scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
- Be a member of Associated Healthcare Credit Union.
- Provide a school ID number upon selection, as the scholarship check will be sent directly to the school.
- Submit a photo and a brief biography for display on our website upon winning.
Submissions are reviewed and selected by the credit union. The credit union assesses each application according to the quality, thoughtfulness, creativity, and relevance of their response.
Interested in Applying but Don’t Have an AHCU Account?
Applying is easy online and it only takes about 10 minutes. There is no “out-of-pocket” money to open an account when you apply for a scholarship because AHCU will deposit the $10 into your new savings account.
*** WHEN YOU OPEN AN ACCOUNT***
On our new account application, underneath the boxes where you type in your name, there is a box that says "Are You Applying For An AHCU Scholarship?". Click on the drop-down arrow and select "Yes". Upon a successful application, we will deposit the first $10 into your Savings Account, making you a member and eligible to apply for the scholarship(s).
