The 25th Edition of the PSFCU Scholarship Program

During both ceremonies, scholarships were awarded to 580 talented young PSFCU members who stand out with excellent academic results, where involved in social life and cultivation of Polish - American values and traditions. 386 high school graduates and 181 university students were awarded. The winners received scholarships of up to $5,000, and the total amount of scholarships awarded was $615,000. In this edition of the scholarship program, twelve students were additionally awarded Summer Internships in Poland. The initiative is organized jointly with the Catholic University of Lublin in Lublin.

The PSFCU Scholarship Program was launched in 2001 and has provided support to over 7,000 students in its 25 years of operation, for a total of over $8 million. It is the largest scholarship program among all Credit Unions in the United States run by the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union.

The PSFCU Scholarship Program consists of four components: a program for high school graduates, a program for college students, the PSFCU Rising Star program, and a summer internship program in Poland. The program for high school graduates is organized in cooperation with the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA). The Association additionally awards its own scholarships to the best applicants. In this year's edition of the program, 19 additional scholarships were awarded to PSFCU members. The scholarship program for college students is an autonomous program organized by Our Credit Union, and scholarship applications are evaluated by fifteen academic professors. Additionally, 12 student members of PSFCU will participate in Summer Internships this summer - organized in cooperation with the Catholic University of Lublin in Lublin. Internships are specialized workshops combined with sightseeing in Poland, and each person participating in the internship will receive a scholarship of $1,000 for educational purposes. The PSFCU Rising Star Scholarship is the last component of our Credit Union’s scholarship program. Since the launch of the program in 2014, we have honored many young talents - among the awardees were, among others, athletes, Olympic medalists in swimming, gymnastics, and fencing, as well as exceptionally gifted young musicians.

Our Credit Union does not only offer financial services but also supports the Polish American community through educational, social and cultural initiatives. More information about the scholarship program and application rules can be found at www.psfcu.com.