Oswego County FCU joining NYCUA’s college scholarship program

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego County Federal Credit Union (OCFCU) announced it is participating in the New York Credit Union Association’s (NYCUA) statewide scholarship program. 

This initiative offers eligible students a chance to win one of five $500 awards from the credit union in addition to chapter and state awards, per OCFCU’s Oct. 31 announcement.

To be eligible for this opportunity, students must be high-school seniors planning to attend a two-year or four-year accredited educational institution or vocational/trade school for the first time in the fall of 2024. 

Additionally, applicants must be members of OCFCU, the credit union noted. 

The selection process will evaluate students based on their academic achievements, involvement in extracurricular activities, and the quality of their written essays. Applications are due Jan. 5, 2024, with the winners to be announced in May. 

For more information about this scholarship program and how to apply, please visit www.oswegofcu.org/member-programs/2023-scholarship-program, call or text (315) 343-7822, or email: oswegofcu@oswegofcu.org. 

In 2022, the NYCUA awarded more than $26,000 in scholarships to 45 students throughout the state. 

“We are dedicated to supporting the education of our local students and nurturing their young minds. This scholarship program exemplifies our commitment to providing opportunities for academic growth and success,” Bill Carhart, CEO of OCFCU, said in a statement.

Oswego County Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, nonprofit financial cooperative association founded in 1975. OCFCU currently serves more than 13,000 members throughout Oswego County.

Founded in 1917, the New York Credit Union Association says its mission is to “advance the credit union movement by advocating, educating, uniting, and supporting the interests of all credit unions in the state.”