Investing in the Future of Our Young Members
Scholarship applications are now closed. The deadline to apply was April 18. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application!
Ellafi Federal Credit Union is proud to support the academic aspirations of our young members through our annual scholarship program. We recognize that education and community engagement are vital to shaping the future, and we are committed to investing in students who demonstrate excellence in both areas.
For 2025, we are offering three $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who exemplify leadership, dedication, and perseverance. Applicants need to submit only one application to be considered for all three scholarships. The Scholarship Committee will carefully review each submission and select recipients based on eligibility and criteria.
Available Scholarships
The Ella Scholarship for $1,000
Awarded to a student committed to empowering women through leadership, advocacy, athletics, or service, while actively supporting organizations that uplift women and girls in their community.
The Ellafi FCU Community Scholarship for $1,000
Awarded to a well-rounded student who has an excellent mix of strong academics, community service, and extra-curricular participation.
The Jean Crook Memorial Scholarship for $1,000
Awarded to a well-rounded student who has been affected by a challenging experience that has shaped or changed their life.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must:
- Be a member of Ellafi Federal Credit Union with their own account.
- Be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited college, junior college, or university as an incoming freshman in Fall 2025.
- Complete and submit the 2025 scholarship application, including an essay and all required materials.
- Provide an unofficial high school transcript.
Application Guidelines & Submission Process
All applicants must use the official 2025 Ellafi FCU Scholarship Application to apply. The application is a fillable PDF, allowing students to type directly into the form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Submit your Application:
Once you have completed your application and essay, you may submit them through one of the following methods:
- Email: Send your completed application and essay to scholarships@ellafifcu.org.
- In-Person: Drop off your completed application at any Ellafi FCU branch location.
- Mail: Send your completed application and required documents to:
- Ellafi Federal Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Committee
524 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
- Ellafi Federal Credit Union
Note: If submitting your unofficial high school transcript separately, it can be dropped off at any branch location or mailed to the address above.
Application deadline: April 18, 2025.
Following the deadline, the Scholarship Committee will review all applications. Selected recipients will be notified once the evaluation process is complete.
We encourage all eligible students to apply, and we wish you the best of luck!