2025 QCU Student Scholarship

Every year QCU awards college scholarships for eligible students to help finance the education they deserve!

About QCU's Student Scholarship

Quincy Credit Union will award one $2,000 scholarship in honor of William Phelan’s 50+ years of service to QCU, along with four $1,000 scholarships for eligible high school seniors and/or enrolled undergraduates attending an accredited U.S. college or university. Scholarship awards will be paid directly to recipients upon verification of second-semester enrollment. Winners will be selected by the Scholarship Committee.

Eligibility Requirements:

All applicants
  • QCU Membership: Must be a QCU member with a Primary Share Account in their name and in good standing. Not a member? Apply here.
  • Scholarship Application: Complete the application, upload all required documents, and respond to the essay questions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Household Financial Information: Submit the Household Financial Information form, completed by a parent or guardian. If you file taxes independently, you may complete this form yourself. More information on this form is listed below.
Additional Requirements and Information:
High School Seniors
  • Must be graduating in 2025 and pursuing acceptance to an accredited college or university.
  • Document(s) You'll Need for the Application: A copy of your Acceptance Letter or proof of Application to an accredited college or university.
Enrolled Undergraduate Students
  • Must be currently be attending a U.S. College or University. 
  • Document(s) You'll Need for the Application: An official or unofficial copy of your most recent college transcript, including the school’s name, your name, and your cumulative GPA.
Scholarship Application
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Household Financial Information Details:
What Parents/Guardians Will Need
  • Income Details: Their most recent Massachusetts state tax filing.
  • Student Information: Please be sure to enter the student’s exact name and email address as used in their scholarship application to ensure the forms are linked properly!
Submitting the Form
  • When to submit: The form can be submitted before or after the scholarship application but must be submitted before the deadline. 
  • Confidentiality: Information is used only for scholarship application processing and will remain confidential.

Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025. 

All required documents including the Household Financial Information form, must be submitted by April 11, 2025 no later than 11:59 PM.

Note: Recipients may only receive one QCU scholarship award. Previous recipients are not eligible. No alternate winners will be selected. Quincy Credit Union reserves the right to amend eligibility criteria.

Have any questions or concerns? Email marketingemail@qcu.org 

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