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Scholarship Program

We see our scholarship program as another way we give back to our community and help make and impact in the lives of students and their families. Investing in local students represents our commitment and passion for education as we help ease the stress of paying for college. 



2026 Scholarship Contest

Over the last 30 years, DCCU has provided scholarships to local students. With the launch of the DCCU Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of the Credit Union, the Foundation will continue the legacy of providing scholarships in our service area. Together, DCCU and the Foundation, have provided more than $500,000 in scholarships to deserving students.

 

    DCCU Cares Foundation logo

    The DCCU Cares Foundation will offer a $1,000 scholarship to the following:

    • One graduating senior at each of the twenty-nine high schools in our membership area
    • One graduating senior attending a private school, is home schooled, or is a DCCU member attending school outside of our membership area
    • One student attending a technical school pursuing certification/licensure training1
    • One adult student (age 23 or older) pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree1
    • One student pursuing a master's or doctoral degree1

     

      Applicants are asked to write a 500-750 word essay about the following:

      Pursuing higher education comes with many hidden costs - expenses beyond tuition such as textbooks, transportation, meals, and personal essentials. As someone who is preparing for this transition, how do you plan to budget for these often-overlooked costs?

      AND

      What strategies can help students stay financially healthy during their educational journey, and how can the DCCU Cares Foundation, with its focus on financial education and wellness, better support students in planning for and managing these challenges?

      The following link can help you get started on your research:


      2026 Guidelines

      Qualifying High Schools: 

      Bath County | Broadway | Buffalo Gap | Central | Clarke County | East Rockingham | Fort Defiance | Harrisonburg | Highland | James Wood | John Handley | Luray | Millbrook | Page County | Parry McCluer | Riverheads | Staunton | Rockbridge | Rocktown | Sherando | Skyline | Spotswood | Strasburg | Stonewall Jackson | Stuarts Draft | Turner Ashby | Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind | Warren County | Waynesboro | Wilson Memorial | Private or Home School

      The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2, 2026. The applicant is required to complete the assignment on their own. If the applicant does not have internet access, they may visit a DCCU branch to complete the requirements. 

      Scholarship winners will be determined by April 15, 2026 and notified shortly after. The scholarship is a one-time award and proceeds will be sent directly to the financial aid office at the educational institution once the DCCU Cares Foundation has been notified that registration has been completed. Membership with DuPont Community Credit Union is not a requirement. 

      For questions or further information, contact Sarah Landram, Financial Wellness Program Manager, at SLandram@mydccu.com or 540.946.3200 Ext: 3149. 

      DCCU employees, management, volunteers, and their immediate families are ineligible. 1Students living or attending school within our membership area.

      Scholarship Applications

      Adult Scholarship Application

      Masters/Doctorate Scholarship Application

      Student Scholarship Application

      Technical School Scholarship Application

      The DCCU Cares Foundation is committed to helping students achieve their higher education goals. Our 2025 scholarship application has closed and details regarding our 2026 scholarship contest will be posted this fall.

      For questions or further information, contact Sarah Landram, Financial Wellness Program Manager, at SLandram@mydccu.com or 540.946.3200 ex. 3149.

       

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