Scammers can spoof Sound Credit Union’s phone number. Sound will never ask for your Online Banking username, password, verification codes or one-time passcode. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and call us directly at 800.562.8130. When in doubt, hang up and call us.
Community Impact
Scholarships
We believe in you.
Sound Scholarship Eligibility
Sound Membership
You, the applicant, are a primary owner of a Sound account on or before January 31, 2026.
Academic Merit
You have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher.
High School Senior or Those Pursuing Their Continuing Education
The Sound scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in good standing and those currently enrolled at a college/university.
The 2026-2027 scholarship application period is closed.
The application deadline was March 1, 2026.
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 Scholarship Recipients!
Conrad Schwenk
Washington State University
Emily Bray
Washington State University
G Miller Koch
Pacific Lutheran University
Jack Learned
University of Washington
Joel Casperson
Brigham Young University
Kyle Wesenberg
Brigham Young University
LaMirah Ramirez
Prairie View A&M University
Lola Woodburn
George Fox University
Ryan Brackett
California Polytechnic State University
Sarah Kim
Southern Adventist University
Srishti Boral
Stanford University
Taylor Stromme
Central Washington University
Championing Financial Confidence
Sound Credit Union is committed to making a positive difference in our communities by dedicating time to educate and offer resources to empower others in managing their finances effectively.
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Financial Confidence Boost2,600
Members, community partners and students supported through events, seminars and financial counseling in 2024.
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Bite of Reality Workshops1,200
Sound hosted 16 experiential budgeting simulation workshops to over 1,200 attendees with over 645 volunteer hours to immerse young adults in real-world finances.
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Scholarships$30k
College scholarships awarded to 12 Sound members to pursue higher education for the 2026-27 academic year.
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