Community Impact

Scholarship Application Instructions & Information

All sections of the application must be completed, and application must be signed to be eligible.

Complete the online application with the following requirements:

1. Copy of applicant’s current high school or college transcript.
2. One letter of recommendation from a non-relative teacher, mentor or coach.
3. Information regarding participation in school, community, and/or work activities.
4. Respond to three essay questions in your own words:
   • What are your academic and/or professional goals and why?
   • Describe a time you helped someone or made a positive difference in your community. What did you learn from it?
   • How will this scholarship make a difference to you?

Completed scholarship applications must be submitted online on or before Sunday, March 1, 2026 by 11:59p.m. to be eligible for consideration.

General Information

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be the primary owner of a Sound account. To be eligible for consideration, the account must be open and active by January 31, 2026.
• Applicants must be a graduating high school senior or pursuing continuing education.
• Applicants must have a 2.50 cumulative G.P.A. or higher through their senior year of high school.
• Applicant must be students in good standing.
• Application must be submitted online by Sunday, March 1, 2026.
• All Sound Credit Union Board Members, Audit Committee Members, staff, and the immediate family of those listed previously are not eligible.

Amount & Terms of Award

• Twelve $2,500 Sound Credit Union scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships are awarded only once and are non-renewable.
• All funds disbursed will be made payable to the student’s college or university of choice.

Application Procedure & Deadline

• Complete the online application form at soundcu.com/scholarships by Sunday, March 1, 2026.
• DEADLINE: All materials and applications are due Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Basis of Selection

The selection committee will score scholarship applications based on the categories below.

• High School Activities & Leadership
• Community Involvement & Work Experience
• Academic Performance
• Essays
• Letter of Recommendation

Other Information

• The selection committee may request to interview applicants in person or by phone.
• Only selected applicants will be notified in writing by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
• Application information provided will remain confidential.
• Please do not include photographs with application. Only selected recipients will be asked to send a photograph for the website.
• In consideration of this scholarship, no applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of age, national origin, religion, ability, race, color, marital status, gender or sexual orientation.
• By applying, you agree that Sound Credit Union can use your name and photo for publicity purposes unless you specify otherwise.