TCT Scholarships 

TCT believes in the boundless potential of our young members and encourages all eligible students to apply.

TCT Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for college-bound students! In partnership with New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), we are opening applications for high school seniors attending two- or four-year accredited educational institutions as well as vocational or trade schools in 2027.

The program is designed to provide funds that would be used toward tuition, room and board, books, and school supplies. Just last year, ten outstanding student members were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their hard work, leadership, and community involvement.

Important Eligibility Information

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a member of TCT Fedral Credit Union. If you're not already a member, explore opportunities for membership.

Application Steps

1. Completing the Application Form: Fill out the scholarship application form, using only the space provided for your responses. Other than where specified on the application form, no attachments, resumes, pictures or other materials of any kind should be submitted or used to answer the questions.
2. Certification and Release Authorization: Both you and your parent or guardian must sign the Certification and Release Authorization on the final page of the application form.
3. Credit Union Verification Code: Secure a verification code from your credit union to confirm your eligibility for the scholarship.
4. Application Submission: Your completed application should be submitted online via the NYCUA Scholarship Portal by January 15, 2027. Along with your application, please upload:

• A high school transcript documenting your GPA for grades 9-11
• Your essay response

Ensure that all sections of the application are complete and all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications or those missing required components will not be considered.

When uploading documents, please use PDF format only (Google Docs are not accepted). Save and upload the following as two separate files:

1. High School Transcript
2. Essay

Assistance and Notifications

If you require further clarification or assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to TCT FCU at 800-721-8288. Successful applicants will be notified in May 2027.

We thank you for your interest in our scholarship program and eagerly anticipate your application. Best of luck in this and all your future endeavors!

TCT's Trade Grant Program is Ongoing

This program provides grants of up to $1,000 to eligible members pursuing career and technical education, trade certifications, GED programs, or adult continuing education.

Grant funds may be used for qualified educational or employment-related expenses, including tuition, books, supplies, tools, uniforms, boots, or equipment needed to begin a new job in a trade.

If you know of a member who may benefit from this opportunity, please consider sharing information about the program.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be TCT Federal Credit Union members in good standing, age 16 or older, and enrolled in or have recently completed an eligible trade-related program.

Not a TCT FCU Member? Learn about Membership Eligibility

How to apply

Eligible members must submit a completed application along with a program acceptance letter or certificate of completion, and documentation supporting the cost of the request. Applications may be submitted online or by email, fax, or mail. 

Applications are reviewed within 30 days of receiving a complete submission. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available, with a lifetime maximum award of $1,000 per applicant. Recipients will be notified by email.

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