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We see our scholarship program as another way we give back to our community and help make an impact in the lives of students and their families. Investing in local students represents our commitment and passion for education as we help ease the stress of paying for college.

2025 Scholarship Contest

Over the last 29 years, DCCU has provided scholarships to local students. With the launch of the DCCU Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of the Credit Union, the Foundation will continue the legacy of providing scholarships in our service area. Together, DCCU and the Foundation, have provided more than $500,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

 

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    The DCCU Cares Foundation will offer a $1,000 scholarship to the following:

    • One graduating senior at each of the twenty-nine high schools in our membership area
    • One graduating senior attending a private school, is home schooled, or is a DCCU member attending school outside of our membership area
    • One student attending a technical school pursuing certification/licensure training1
    • One adult student (age 23 or older) pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree1
    • One student pursuing a master's or doctoral degree1

     

      Applicants are asked to write a 500-750 word essay about the following:

      What does financial wellness mean to you? Name a few ways the DCCU Cares Foundation can support individuals in the community in achieving financial wellness through its programs and initiatives.

      The following links can help you get started on your research:

      2025 Guidelines

      Qualifying High Schools: 

      Bath County | Broadway | Buffalo Gap | Central | Clarke County | East Rockingham | Fort Defiance | Harrisonburg | Highland | James Wood | John Handley | Luray | Millbrook | Page County | Parry McCluer | Riverheads | Staunton | Rockbridge | Rocktown | Sherando | Skyline | Spotswood | Strasburg | Stonewall Jackson | Stuarts Draft | Turner Ashby | Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind | Warren County | Waynesboro | Wilson Memorial | Private or Home School

      The deadline to apply is Monday, March 3, 2025. The applicant is required to complete the assignment on their own. If the applicant does not have internet access, they may visit a DCCU branch to complete the requirements. 

      Scholarship winners will be determined by April 15, 2025 and notified shortly after. The scholarship is a one-time award and proceeds will be sent directly to the financial aid office at the educational institution once the DCCU Cares Foundation has been notified that registration has been completed. Membership with DuPont Community Credit Union is not a requirement. 

      For questions or further information, contact Sarah Landram, Financial Wellness Program Manager, at SLandram@mydccu.com or 540.946.3200 Ext: 3149. 

      DCCU employees, management, volunteers, and their immediate families are ineligible. 1Students living or attending school within our membership area.

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