Delta Community Offers $25,000 in College Scholarships

Credit union to award five $5,000 scholarships in the program's 21st year

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Delta Community Credit Union is inviting students to apply for its 21st Annual College Scholarship Program, where five deserving students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to assist with college-related expenses. Recipients will be chosen based on academic achievement, community involvement, and a personal essay that reflects their financial literacy and responsible decision-making.

Why it matters

As a not-for-profit financial institution, Delta Community is committed to helping young adults develop smart, sustainable personal finance habits. The scholarship program is part of the credit union's broader efforts to invest in hard-working, civic-minded students and equip them with critical insights to manage their first years of independence.

The details

To apply, students must be Delta Community members seeking a first-time undergraduate degree and enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university during the 2026-2027 fall semester. Applicants are required to complete an online personal finance course through Delta Community's Financial Education Center and provide a written response to a question about a personal or household financial experience that shaped their perspective on money.

  • The scholarship application period opens on February 1, 2026.
  • The application deadline is 5 p.m. ET on March 1, 2026.
  • The award recipients will be announced in early April 2026.

The players

Delta Community Credit Union

A not-for-profit financial cooperative with a mission of providing better service and value on the products consumers use to manage household expenses and save for the future.

Hank Halter

The CEO of Delta Community Credit Union.

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What they’re saying

“Delta Community is committed to helping consumers of all ages develop smart, sustainable personal finance habits, and this year's essay question reflects our desire to equip young adults with critical insights to manage their first years of independence.”

— Hank Halter, CEO (monroelocal.org)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Delta Community's scholarship program is an example of how a mission-driven financial institution can invest in the next generation and promote financial literacy, responsible decision-making, and community involvement among young adults.