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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.

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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!

Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Conrad Schwenk.

Conrad Schwenk

Washington State University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Emily Bray

Emily Bray

Washington State University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, G Miller Koch

G Miller Koch

Pacific Lutheran University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Jack Learned

Jack Learned

University of Washington
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Joel Casperson

Joel Casperson

Brigham Young University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Kyle Wesenberg

Kyle Wesenberg

Brigham Young University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, LaMirah Ramirez

LaMirah Ramirez

Prairie View A&M University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Lola Woodburn

Lola Woodburn

George Fox University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Ryan Brackett

Ryan Brackett

California Polytechnic State University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Sarah Kim

Sarah Kim

Southern Adventist University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Srishti Boral

Srishti Boral

Stanford University
Photo of 2026/2027 Sound Scholarship recipient, Taylor Stromme

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 Boost
    2,600

    Members, community partners and students supported through events, seminars and financial counseling in 2024.

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    Bite of Reality Workshops
    1,200

    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.

Want to be money smart? We’ve got your back.

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