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2025 Education Scholarships

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Sentinel FCU is excited to announce that we are awarding four $500 Education Scholarships to students planning to attend an accredited college, university or technical institute in the fall of 2025.
 
Eligibility
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must have a Sentinel Federal Credit Union account established in your own name for at least six months prior to March 14, 2025. Your account must be active and in good standing.
 
Due Date
Scholarship entries are due by March 14, 2025. Scholarship winners will be notified by April 15, 2024. The scholarship check will be made payable jointly to the recipient and the designated school.
 
To Apply
Complete our online application along with your 500 word or less essay on the following questions: What is one financial lesson or event that has influenced your life? What are your plans for a successful financial future?
 
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