SEFCU Scholarships

Overview

When it comes to paying for college, every little bit helps. We invite SEFCU members to apply for one of our SEFCU scholarships.

We awarded

to SEFCU members in 2018

Criteria: academic performance, community activities, leadership positions, and an essay
Open to SEFCU members who are seniors in high school attending an accredited 2- or 4-year college*
Open to SEFCU members who are returning to an accredited 2- or 4-year college* for their sophomore, junior, or senior year
Open to SEFCU members pursuing their Master’s Degree in Nursing or the Social Sciences
Applicant must be the primary account holder on a SEFCU account

Smart Sense Scholarship

Application due January 4, 2019
One-time award of $1,000
Awarded to high school seniors attending 2- or 4-year college in fall 2019
Applicants must have strong academic record and demonstrate commitment to community through volunteerism
Many winners selected

Robert Berroyer Memorial Scholarship

Application due January 4, 2019
One-time award of $2,500
Awarded to one student graduating from La Salle Institute and planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college in fall 2019
Applicants must have strong academic record and demonstrate commitment to community through volunteerism
Established in memory of Robert Berroyer, former SEFCU Board Member

John Ilacqua Memorial Scholarship

Application due January 4, 2019
One-time award of $2,500
Awarded to one high school senior planning to attend Siena College in fall 2019
Applicants must have strong academic record and demonstrate commitment to community through volunteerism
Established in memory of John Ilacqua, former SEFCU Board Member

Jean L. Myers Memorial Scholarship

Application due January 4, 2019
One-time award of $2,500
Awarded to one high school senior graduating from Colonie Central High School
Applicants must have strong academic record and demonstrate commitment to community through volunteerism
Established in memory of Jean Myers, former SEFCU Board Member

Roma Intangible Lodge #215 SEFCU Smart Sense Scholarship

Application due January 4, 2019
One-time award of $2,500
Awarded to one high school student of Italian heritage planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college in fall 2019
Applicants must have strong academic record and demonstrate commitment to community through volunteerism

Campus Connect Scholarship*

Application due January 4, 2019
One-time award of $1,000
Awarded to a Campus Connect member entering his/her sophomore, junior, or senior year at an accredited 2- or 4-year college in fall 2019
Applicants must have strong academic record and demonstrate commitment to community through volunteerism
One scholarship will be awarded to a student at each of these schools: Rensselaer, Skidmore College, the University at Albany, the University of Buffalo
One additional scholarship will be awarded to a student attending any other 2- or 4-year college/university

Dr. Carmen M. Cornute Memorial Scholarship*

Application due January 4, 2019
One-time award of $2,500
Applicant must be pursuing an advanced degree in Nursing or Social Sciences in an accredited program (advanced degree as defined by credentialing agency appropriate to the field of study)
Applicants must provide evidence of involvement in extracurricular, volunteer/community service and/or career-related activities
Established in memory of SEFCU Board Member Robert Cornute’s wife, Carmen
One winner selected