BRECO Scholarships
Calling All Graduating Seniors!!
if you’re a local high school student graduating this year, and you’ve got what it takes, apply for a chance to win one of two $1,000 scholarships*! use it to cover books, tuition, supplies, or anything you need!
Who can apply for a scholarship?
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
Be a current BRECO FCU member in good standing, or eligible to join the credit union at the time of application
High school graduating senior in spring 2025
Be scheduled to attend an accredited university, community college, or trade school for the fall semester 2025
GPA of 2.5 or above
what is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted through our online application process no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, April 18, 2025.
what do i need to apply?
You will need an active Instagram or Facebook account where you will create and submit a 30-60 second video entry answering the question “What is the greatest challenge facing the world, and how will your education help you to make a difference?” Additionally, you will need a PDF of your official high school transcript. You will also need a computer with internet access to be able to submit the online application.
when will the winners be announced?
Scholarship winners will be notified by Monday, April 28, 2025.
how do i apply?
You must complete and submit an online application, which will include information regarding your scholastic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and community service. You must also submit your 30-60 second video submission to Instagram or Facebook. Video submissions should follow appropriate Instagram or Facebook guidelines. Please allow enough time to complete the application once you’ve begun. We strongly encourage you to save your answers on a separate word document in case there is an error while moving through the online application.
video entry rules
Post a short video to our Instagram or Facebook that answers the question “What is the greatest challenge facing the world, and how will your education help you to make a difference?”
Official Instructions:
Video should be no more than 30-60 seconds
Include your name and high school in your video
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @BRECOFCU and mention us in your video post
Use the hashtag #brecoscholarship in your post to help spread the word (make sure to make your post public)
Be as creative as possible!
*Scholarship applicant must be a primary BRECO FCU member in good standing, or eligible to join the credit union, at the time of application and graduating from high school in spring 2025 with plans to attend an accredited university, community college, or trade school. Scholarships will be awarded in a single monetary transaction. Immediate family members of BRECO FCU employees are not eligible to win. Immediate family members are defined as children, grandchildren, and siblings. Scholarship winner(s) will be asked to have their picture and/or video taken with a BRECO FCU representative for publicity purposes. All pictures and/or videos may be used on BRECO FCU’s website, social media, or other Credit Union publications. Not a member of BRECO FCU? Don’t worry, open an account today!