Century Federal Bank Boldly. Learn Fully. Scholarship

Scholarship Awards

  • Two (2) $1,000 scholarships

  • Applications open October 1

  • Winners announced before year-end

This unique scholarship opportunity combines financial education with financial support, empowering students to gain valuable money management skills while earning the opportunity to receive scholarship funds.

Application Deadline: The application window has closed

Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before December 1, 2026.

How it works

  1. Complete the scholarship application.
  2. Access Zogo. Download the Zogo Financial Literacy App using access code LEARNFULLY
  3. Earn entries based on the number of completed modules.

The more you learn, the more opportunities you have to win.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be a Century FCU member for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline.

  • Be a high school senior, recent high school graduate, or current college/trade school student.

  • Plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution.

  • Submit a current high school transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted).

Why Participate?

Through Zogo, students can learn about:

  • Budgeting

  • Paying for College

  • Student Loans

  • Credit Scores

  • Saving & Investing

  • Financial Goal Setting

At Century FCU, we don't just want to help students pay for their future.

We want to help them navigate it with confidence.

Apply. Learn. Earn.

Bank Boldly. Learn Fully. Scholarship Offical Rules

Why Century Federal?

Because we’re more than your credit union — we’re your partner for every stage of life.

Who & What We're Looking For

Who Can Apply?

You must be:

  • A high school senior or a current student at a college, university, trade, or technical school
  • A Century Federal member for at least 12 months before the deadline
  • Planning to enroll in an accredited program (2-year, 4-year, or trade/technical)

Century Federal Credit Union believes education goes beyond the classroom. That's why we're combining scholarship support with financial education to help students prepare for college, trade school, and life beyond graduation.

Through the Zogo financial literacy app, students can build real-world money management skills while earning entries for a chance to win one of two $1,000 scholarships.

How To Apply

How to Apply

Applying is easy — choose the method that fits you:

The downloaded application can be filled out (typed or neatly printed), then submited using one of the following:

Email

Drop Off at Any Financial Center

Mail

Century FCU – NextGen Scholarship
4600 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131

Criteria & Requirements

Selection Criteria

Winners will be chosen based on:

  • Academic effort (not just GPA — effort counts!)
  • Community involvement or leadership
  • A short essay or video response about how you will Bank Boldly. Live Fully. in your next chapter

Scholarship Requirements

Your submission must include:

  • Completed application
  • List of community service & extracurricular activities
  • A 250–300 word essay on how you will Bank Boldly. Live Fully. in your next chapter
  • A copy of your most recent transcripts (unofficial is okay!)

*Scholarship program terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Directors, volunteers and employees of Century FCU and their immediate family members are not eligible for the Bank Boldly. Learn Fully. Scholarship. All application information received will be held confidential by Century FCU.

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