The BECU Foundation is accepting applications from student members for its annual scholarship program that awards $2,500 scholarships to full-time high school seniors and undergraduates currently enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year or technical college or university who play an active role in giving back to their community.<\/p>\n
Other facts include:<\/p>\n
• Each awarded scholarship is renewable for two years ($5,000 total). With the help of BECU’s business partners, member donations and fundraising activities, it awards a minimum of 25 scholarships each year.<\/p>\n
• Students pursuing a degree in healthcare, STEM or trade fields may qualify for a Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, which supports Washington residents on their path to high-demand careers. Applications are due by Thursday, Feb. 11.<\/p>\n
• In 2020, the BECU Foundation awarded 64 student members either $2,500 or $3,500 scholarships each to use toward their post-secondary programs.<\/p>\n
• Since 1995, the BECU Foundation has awarded more than $3.3 million in scholarships to 1,246 student members. Volunteer activities have included mentoring elementary students, providing food to homeless shelters and assisting at local community centers, among others.<\/p>\n