Educational Scholarship

2025 Educational Scholarship

Investing in Your Future

We, at Monterra Credit Union, believe that access to higher education is a catalyst for long-term success. That's why — since 2008 — the goal of Monterra Credit Union's Educational Scholarship has been to help our local students with the growing expenses that come along with pursuing a college education. This year, Monterra Credit Union will offer three (3) $4,000 educational scholarships. Awards will assist in paying for tuition, housing, books, or meal costs. The maximum award is $4,000 per scholarship recipient†. The awarding of the scholarship is based on high school academic standing, extra-curricular activities, and essay prompt. Optional information may be included within the essay submission in order for consideration of an unmet financial need. 

Eligibility Requirements

2025 graduating high school senior or a 2024 high school graduate who took a gap year.

Enrolling in a college or technical school for the first time.

Have a GPA of 3.00 or greater and submit an official or unofficial transcript.

Reside in a field of membership. Visit monterra.org/join for membership eligibility.

Provide a 500-word essay with the prompt below:

Submit application by 5 pm on April 4th, 2025. 

We love our community. We believe in the bond of community — and here, those bonds run deep. That's why we're invested in making it stronger. Explain how you have helped enrich your community, and how these experiences have shaped your values and aspirations.
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      • Scanned copy of your high school transcript - unofficial is acceptable.
      • Application essay on the following prompt:
        • We love our community. We believe in the bond of community — and here, those bonds run deep. That's why we're invested in making it stronger.
        • Explain how you have helped enrich your community, and how these experiences have shaped your values and aspirations.
      • Submit application by 5pm on April 4th, 2025.
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      All applicants who meet the criteria and have a Monterra Credit Union membership are eligible to apply with the exception of employees, immediate family members of employees or board members. Finalist may be asked to provide Monterra Credit Union with a verification of acceptance into an accredited college or technical school to receive the scholarship award. Additionally, finalist may be contacted in May 2025 and invited to Monterra Credit Union’s Corporate Office where the scholarship award will be presented. A finalist will be asked to agree to having their name/photo published in a press release and in other Monterra Credit Union publications, where appropriate. A signed release waiver is required. A parent or guardian may be required to accompany and sign on a finalist’s behalf who are age 17 and younger on any acceptance paperwork. By clicking submit you agree to the aforementioned terms and conditions.

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