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Youth Scholarships
The 2025 Scholarship Program is now open!
In 2025, New Dimensions FCU will award two $2,500 scholarships to area graduating students who have excelled academically and have been active in their community. Two seniors will be chosen to receive $2,500.00 each by meeting the criteria below. Please note that the check will be issued directly to the college, university, or trade school of choice before the start of the first semester. The check will be sent on the winner’s behalf and will be used for any school-related expenses, such as tuition, books, or supplies.
To be eligible for a scholarship*:
- The student must be a graduating high school senior.
- The student must be an active New Dimensions Federal Credit Union member for one year before the Scholarship Application deadline (Example: deadline is April 1, 2025 – account must have been opened before April 1, 2024).
- The student must be planning to attend an accredited educational institution (i.e., a two or four-year college, university, or trade school).
The following items need to be submitted to be considered for the scholarship:
- Completed scholarship application.
- A current academic transcript.
- One letter of reference from a teacher or guidance counselor.
- One letter of reference from a business/organization if you volunteered in 2024/2025.
- A list of community volunteerism you completed in 2024/2025 (if any). *
- A brief essay (Video: approximately 5 minutes/Written: approximately 450-500 words) stating how you feel about the importance of financial education. Do you feel your high school classes prepared you for a successful financial future? Why/why not? Tell us how you plan to structure your finances for the next 5 years and the steps to achieve them. Do you think you will pursue financial education in college, and what areas do you want to know more about? Finally, tell us about any community service you may have done during your final year in high school and how you think you made a difference. (If you did not do community service ~ skip this question.)
Print Application HERE!
Print Criteria Page HERE!
Print the Criteria Checklist HERE!
Applications must be returned by April 1, 2025, to:
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union
Attn: Marketing Department
316 Benton Avenue
Winslow, ME 04901