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Foundation Scholarship Council

Application Open
September 1st, 2026

Application Closed
November 30th, 2026

$24,000 in Scholarships Available!

The Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) has officially launched the 2026-27 scholarship program. The FSC is offering $24,000 in scholarships! That’s 16 awards of $1,500 each to credit union members throughout Minnesota! Eight (8) scholarships to traditional applicants and eight (8) to non-traditional applicants. Any member of a Minnesota Credit Union Network-affiliated credit union pursuing post-secondary education in the fall of 2027/spring 2028, or a high school senior graduating in 2027, is eligible to apply.

For details and to register visit: FSC Scholarship Application

The 2026 Scholarship question is:
What personal financial challenge do you believe is unique to your generation, and how has it impacted your education, career goals, or future plans? We are interested in your unique perspective and lived experience – tell your story.​ (Essay tips: Please share your personal story, use the specifics you identified in the preliminary questions to write your essay)

Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time November 30, 2026.

NCCYou Scholarship 2026

Thank You for Submitting Your Application!

We’re proud to announce that our 2026 annual scholarship contest has officially come to a close—and we’ve selected this year’s winner!
 
Each year, we’re inspired by the incredible students in our community who are working hard to pursue their educational goals. This year’s applicants shared powerful stories of determination, leadership, and commitment to making a difference. We want to thank Northwoods Credit Union for helping us select this year’s recipient.
 
After careful review, we’re thrilled to award our scholarship to Brynn Rozinka, of Rock Ridge High School. We’re honored to support Brynn in her next chapter and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes.
 
To all who applied, thank you for sharing your journeys with us. We’re proud to invest in students like you and remain committed to supporting education in our community.
NCCYou's Maria Corradi Haines presenting 2026 scholarship check to Brynn Rozinka

NCCYou Scholarship Recipients 2025

NCCYou Scholarship receipient 2025
NCCYou Scholarship receipient 2025

Congratulations to Elyana and Harper, who each received $500 to support their college education in 2025. Congratulations to all high school seniors in the class of 2025! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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