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Credit Union Awards $6K to Pennsylvania Students
Acts of Kindness•4h ago

Credit Union Awards $6K to Pennsylvania Students

A Pennsylvania credit union is putting $6,000 toward the future of local students pursuing higher education. Two scholarships are now open for high schoolers planning any post-secondary path this fall.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Credit Union Awards $25K in Scholarships to 10 Students
Acts of Kindness•Apr 9

Credit Union Awards $25K in Scholarships to 10 Students

SAFE Credit Union is giving $25,000 to ten Northern California students pursuing their education dreams, whether at community college, trade school, or university. The program has now awarded over $225,000 to students across 13 counties in nearly 25 years.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Kenyan Teen Builds AI That Speaks Local Dialects
Innovation•Mar 31

Kenyan Teen Builds AI That Speaks Local Dialects

A 19-year-old founder in Nairobi created an AI language model trained on Kenyan dialects, solving a problem global tech giants have ignored. His voice agent is already helping a local credit union serve members in their own languages.

TechCabal•3 min read
UCLA Credit Union Awards $25K in Scholarships to 4 Students
Acts of Kindness•Mar 27

UCLA Credit Union Awards $25K in Scholarships to 4 Students

University Credit Union just handed out $25,000 in scholarships to four exceptional students who are making a difference in their communities. The financial cooperative also honored a retiring board chair by naming a new scholarship after her.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Georgia Credit Union Awards $7K in Scholarships to Seniors
Acts of Kindness•Mar 14

Georgia Credit Union Awards $7K in Scholarships to Seniors

Seven Georgia high school seniors will each receive $1,000 to pursue their college dreams through LGE Community Credit Union's 2026 scholarship program. Applications are open through March 31 for students in seven metro Atlanta counties.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Houston Credit Union Donates $228K to Children's Charities
Acts of Kindness•Feb 24

Houston Credit Union Donates $228K to Children's Charities

When a Houston credit union hit $2.9 billion in assets, employees chose how to celebrate: by voting to give $228,500 to two local charities helping grieving families and vulnerable children. The donation will directly support thousands of Houston kids through free grief counseling and emergency assistance.

Google: charity donation•3 min read
Georgia Credit Union Awards $25K in College Scholarships
Solutions•Feb 8

Georgia Credit Union Awards $25K in College Scholarships

Delta Community Credit Union is giving five Georgia students $5,000 each to help pay for college. There's just one catch: applicants must complete a free financial literacy course first.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Ohio Credit Union Awards $30K in Student Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Feb 1

Ohio Credit Union Awards $30K in Student Scholarships

Superior Credit Union is opening applications for thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring, marking eight years of investing in student success. Since 2019, the foundation has awarded over $200,000 to help members pursue higher education.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Wisconsin Credit Union Awards $15K in Kindness Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Jan 31

Wisconsin Credit Union Awards $15K in Kindness Scholarships

Thirty high school seniors across western Wisconsin will receive $500 each for demonstrating kindness in their communities. The scholarships reward students who make positive impacts through their actions and character.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Oregon Credit Union Awards $77K in Student Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Jan 31

Oregon Credit Union Awards $77K in Student Scholarships

SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for $77,500 in scholarships aimed at traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students across Oregon. The program reflects a modern approach to education funding that reaches far beyond typical high school seniors.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•3 min read
Oregon Credit Union Awards $77,500 in Student Scholarships
Solutions•Jan 30

Oregon Credit Union Awards $77,500 in Student Scholarships

SELCO Community Credit Union is opening applications for nearly $80,000 in scholarships for Oregon students, including high schoolers, vocational learners, and adults returning to finish their degrees. The program reflects a teacher-founded credit union's 90-year commitment to education.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read
Bakersfield College Partners with Credit Union for Startups
Solutions•Jan 28

Bakersfield College Partners with Credit Union for Startups

Small business owners in Kern County now have a powerful new ally in their corner. Bakersfield College Launchpad and Valley Strong Credit Union are teaming up to give local entrepreneurs the financial know-how they need to succeed.

Google News - Small Business Success•2 min read
California Credit Union Awards $500K in 2026 Scholarships
Acts of Kindness•Jan 26

California Credit Union Awards $500K in 2026 Scholarships

Golden 1 Credit Union is opening applications for renewable scholarships worth up to $20,000 each, with nearly half a million dollars available to California students. The deadline is January 31, 2026.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded•2 min read