YOUTH FIRST SCHOLARSHIP
We are now accepting 2025 Youth First Scholarship applications.
Youth First Scholarship Program Guidelines
Helping to fulfill goals and realize dreams.
This year, People First will be rewarding (3) $2,500 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. The Youth First Scholarship helps students with the growing expenses that come along with a college education. The scholarships can be used to help cover the costs of tuition, housing, books, and meals. Graduating seniors who are members and will be attending a college, university, or trade school during the fall semester of 2025 are eligible to apply.
Youth First Scholarship Program*:
People First is committed to helping the youth in our communities achieve lifelong success by providing financial support to five deserving high school seniors attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited institution of higher education.
Eligibility:
- Applicant (student) must be a member of People First Federal Credit Union.
- Applicant’s account must be in good standing.
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college, university, or trade school in 2025.
Submitting Scholarship Applications:
Applications will only be accepted electronically and must be submitted by April 21, 2025. Your submission should include:
- Completed scholarship application
- Acceptance letter from your college, university, or trade school
- A 1000- to 1,500-word essay on this year’s topic
- A Senior Photo of yourself
Any application without all the required attachments will be ineligible. Applicants may request more information about the program by emailing marketing@peoplefirst.com.
2025 Essay Topic:
In the essay, please explain who you are, how the scholarship would benefit you, and if you were granted 3 wishes what they are and why.
Selecting Scholarship Winners:
The People First Scholarship Committee carefully chooses the Youth First Scholarship winners. Scholarship winners will be notified in May 2025 via email. If you’re selected to receive a scholarship award, we will contact you with details.
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025
Disclosures
* Terms of Participation: In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must be a member of People First Federal Credit Union and must provide an acceptance letter from a 2-year or 4-year university, college, or trade school. Scholarship funds will be mailed to the college or university the student is attending.
Decisions are made by the People First Federal Credit Union Scholarship committee. All decisions are final. Selection is made without regard to the applicant’s race, color, national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Credit Union employees, board members, and their immediate family members are ineligible for the scholarships. One scholarship entry form will be accepted per applicant.
Membership requires a $5 minimum deposit which must be maintained in a savings account. All applicable taxes, including any federal, state, or local tax liabilities, are the sole responsibility of the winner(s). Applications must be submitted by April 21, 2025. Winners will be announced in May 2025. People First Federal Credit Union may use the scholarship winner’s name, photo, and achievements listed in the essay for marketing purposes and/or social media.