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What Is the People’s College Scholarship

The People’s College Scholarship is designed to support first-time college students as they begin their academic and career journeys. The scholarship provides a monetary incentive to help cover qualified college-related expenses, including partial tuition, school books, school equipment, and relocation costs.

In celebration of our 40th Year Anniversary, the People’s College Scholarship will award four (4) prizes of $1,000.00.

This scholarship opportunity is open to both members and non-members of LES People’s FCU.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • ✔️ Have been a college-bound high school senior at the time of application
  • ✔️ Be attending college for the first time in the Fall of 2026
  • ✔️ Be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited educational institution
  • ✔️ Agree to open a Share (Savings) Account at LES People’s FCU if selected as a scholarship recipient
  • ✔️ Agree to use the awarded funds before January 31, 2027 at an accredited educational institution only
  • ✔️ All applications must be submitted by March 30th, 2026 at 4:00PM
 

  • The applicant can submit only one application.

    • Complete the Scholarship application

    • Submit a high school transcript documenting student’s GPA for grades 9–11

    • Submit an SAT/PSAT/ACT transcript (obtained through the high school guidance office)

    • Sign the Certification and Release Authorization on the last page of the application form by the applicant and his/her parent or guardian

    • Prepare a typed essay response

  • Judging will be based on a combination of subjective evaluation and weighted objective criteria, including the applicant’s essay, academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community service.

    Scholarship awards will be deposited directly into the winners’ accounts at LES People’s FCU. The Awards Ceremony will be held during the LES People’s FCU Annual Meeting in the spring of 2024, and recipients are expected to attend.

2025 Scholarship Winners

  • 🎓 Joshua Tan – Millennium High School
  • 🎓 Hendrix Bruno – Art and Design High School

For its 40th Anniversary, LES People’s FCU is offering four (4) scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Four recipients will be selected during this scholarship cycle. Scholarship recipients are required to open a Share (Savings) Account with LES People’s FCU prior to the disbursement of funds. If a selected recipient is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be listed as a joint owner on the account. Scholarship funds must be used solely for qualified educational expenses at an accredited educational institution and must be utilized no later than January 31, 2027. Funds may not be transferred or redeemed for cash. The final deadline to submit a completed scholarship application is March 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM. LES People’s FCU reserves the right to verify eligibility, request supporting documentation, and modify or discontinue the scholarship program at any time without prior notice. All decisions made by the scholarship selection committee are final.