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
Emily Bray
G Miller Koch
Jack Learned
Joel Casperson
Kyle Wesenberg
LaMirah Ramirez
Lola Woodburn
Ryan Brackett
Sarah Kim
Srishti Boral
Taylor Stromme
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.
Want to be money smart? We’ve got your back.

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