In 2026, Andrews Federal will award five $5,000 scholarships to help rising high school seniors achieve their educational goals and work toward a bright future.
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Andrews Federal College Scholarships
In 2026, Andrews Federal will provide five $5,000 scholarships
The annual College Scholarship will reopen in 2026.
Application Requirements
- Write 750 to 1,000 words describing the ways you follow the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" and how your service has impacted your personal life and your community.
- Provide a copy of your college or university acceptance letter.
- Provide a high-resolution self-portrait or graduation photo with no proofs or watermarks.
- Provide the college or university Federal and Student ID numbers of the school you plan to attend.
Eligibility
- You must be a member of Andrews Federal Credit union or have an immediate family member who is a member of Andrews Federal Credit Union.
- You must be a graduating high school senior preparing to enter your freshman year of college, or trade school during Fall 2026.
- You must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
- Incomplete applications at the time of the deadline will not be considered for the application process.
- Scholarships are not open to employees or board members of Andrews Federal Credit Union, or their families.
- Limit one scholarship per household.
- Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply.
- The program is not available to college students.
Winners
- Scholarship winners will be notified by email in spring 2026.
- Five winners will receive one (1) $5,000 scholarship award.
- If you are selected as a winner, you must provide an official transcript showing your current GPA.
- If you do not comply with these requirements, or if we are unable to reach you, your scholarship may be forfeited.
- Applicants will not be contacted after application submission.
- Winners may be asked to accept their reward in-person at our Annual Meeting in June 2026 if you live within 25 miles of our headquarters location in Suitland, Maryland. Photographs will be taken of award winners and their families. Business attire is requested.
Who is Eligible
Must be a graduating senior with at least a 2.5 GPA
How to Enter
Write an essay (up to 1,000 words) on the credit union philosophy of "people helping people"
When to Submit
Submissions will be due in spring 2026.
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The applicant must be a member, or a family member of an Andrews Federal member, either of which must be in good standing spring 2026. The applicant must also be a graduating high school senior preparing to enter their freshman year of college or trade school in the fall of 2026. The Scholarship Program is not open to Andrews Federal Credit Union employees and Board Members or their families. Incomplete applications and applications created by AI software will not be considered for eligibility. Previous winners are not eligible for this year’s scholarship program. Limit one scholarship per household. This award is reported to the Internal Revenue Service as income of the recipient. Consult your tax advisor about your specific tax situation.