We are proud to offer two scholarships to our youth members to support their pursuit of post–high school education. Please review the information below. If you have any questions, contact us at (406) 222-1750.
Thank you for applying, and best of luck!
Sky FCU Annual Achievement Awards
Sky Federal Credit Union will award eight (8) $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to continue their education after graduation. Scholarships are awarded based on community involvement and personal achievement.
Applicants who are not currently members of Sky Federal Credit Union must open an account prior to submitting an application to be eligible. Membership information is available at any Sky Federal Credit Union branch.
Application Deadline:
All applications must be submitted to any Sky Federal Credit Union branch by April 1, 2026.
Our scholarship committee will review and score all applications. The eight applicants with the highest scores will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Please note: Selection is not based solely on academic performance. Instead, the committee considers individual involvement, experiences, and personal achievements. Use your responses to paint a clear picture of who you are.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Be graduating in the current academic year
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Plan to pursue coursework at a college, university, or trade school
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Be a member of Sky Federal Credit Union at the time of application submission
How to Apply
Prepare a typed response addressing the areas listed below. Applications are scored strictly on the content of your written responses.
Please include the following information:
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Student’s Full Name
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Address
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Sky Federal Credit Union Account Number
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Parent Name(s)
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High School
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Graduation Date
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Gender
Written Responses
Prepare responses to all five of the following topics:
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Work/Employment Experience
(Include types of work, length of employment, and employer names) -
School and Related Activities
(Describe your involvement) -
Community and Related Activities
(Clubs, organizations, volunteer work, or service groups—describe your role) -
Honors, Awards, and Leadership Roles
(School and/or community related) -
Purpose of Continuing Your Education
(Include your planned area of study and the school you plan to attend) -
Financial Need
(Describe your financial need for your college or training journey)
You may include a resume if desired; however, it will not replace the required written responses.
Midland Empire Scholarships:
This Scholarship opportunity offers two $1,000.00 scholarships:
- One for a traditional student – which is a graduating high school senior or someone in college with less than a three-year gap since high school
- One for the Ray Harris Memorial Scholarship – non-traditional student – which is someone who was out of school for at least three years and has returned
Scholarship applications should be returned to any Sky Federal Credit Union branch.
Application: The deadline is March 1, 2026
