PSECU Scholarships

Thanks for your interest in our scholarship program! 2026's program is officially closed but we will be opening applications for 2027's program in September 2027. Come back and visit us then.

The PSECU Scholarship 

The PSECU Scholarship program allows students to focus on their education rather than their finances. Winners receive a $2,000 scholarship every year over the next four years for a total scholarship value of up to $8,000 per student. Scholarship winners must remain enrolled as active students throughout their postsecondary education to maintain and receive their scholarship funds.

Scholarship Eligibility:

Must Be a PSECU Member

Before you apply, you must be a PSECU member. Not a member? Become a member today - let's get started.

(Individuals with custodial accounts are eligible to apply. Please note that joint owners are not considered members.)

Must Be a High School Senior

You must be a graduating high school senior attending a two- or four-year post-secondary school. The school does not have to be in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students attending Thaddeus Stevens are eligible!

Benjamin Snyder

About the Scholarship

As a not-for-profit credit union, we believe that education is key to a better life. Our scholarship program helps graduating high school seniors reduce the financial burden of postsecondary education. Since 1997, we’ve awarded nearly $1.2M in scholarships to more than 168 students. Three of the six scholarships awarded each year are named for the people who represented the credit union’s ideals and commitment to service.

Meet the 2025 PSECU Scholarship Winners

We are pleased to award scholarships to the students below in 2025.

sophia nightingale

Sophia Nightingale

PSECU John J. Marisic Memorial Scholarship Winner

Attending Carnegie Mellon University

isabella feather

Isabella Feather

PSECU Frank J. Breiner Memorial Scholarship Winner

Attending University of Pittsburgh

christian smacher

Christian Smacher

PSECU Michael A. Gottshall Memorial Scholarship Winner

Attending University of Delaware

braeden quinn

Braeden Quinn

PSECU Scholarship Winner

Attending Drexel University

caleb bower

Caleb Bower

PSECU Scholarship Winner

Attending University of Pittsburgh

keira lozada

Keira Lozada

PSECU Scholarship Winner

Attending Georgetown University

Meet the 2024 PSECU Scholarship Winners

We are pleased to award scholarships to the students below in 2024.

Lena Bird

Lena Bird

PSECU John J. Marisic Memorial Scholarship Winner

  • College: Dartmouth College
  • High School: South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte NC

Thrisha Kalpatthi

Thrisha Kalpatthi

PSECU Frank J. Breiner Memorial Scholarship Winner

  • College: Pennsylvania State University – University Park
  • High School: North Allegheny Senior High School

Benjamin Snyder

Benjamin Snyder

PSECU Michael A. Gottshall Memorial Scholarship Winner

  • College: Liberty University
  • High School: Boiling Springs High School

Christopher George

Christopher George

  • College: Kutztown University
  • High School: Schuylkill Haven Area High School

Zion Herring

Zion Herring

  • College: The College of William and Mary
  • High School: Collingswood High School, NJ

Kari Leventopoulos

Kari Leventopoulos

  • College: Duquesne University
  • High School: Penn-Trafford High School, PA

Honoring Our Past

Three of the six scholarships we award each year are named for people who, through word and deed, represented the credit union’s ideals and commitment to service:

  • PSECU John J. Marisic Memorial Scholarship - John was a longtime member of the PSECU Board of Directors and served as the Vice Chairman for some time. He was an active Board member and was very involved in community events. He was the embodiment of the mission of credit unions to serve the greater good. This scholarship is awarded to the top applicant each year in honor of John's dedication to PSECU and commitment to improving the community.
     
  • PSECU Frank J. Breiner Memorial Scholarship - Frank served on the PSECU Board of Directors for 52 years, including in the roles of Treasurer, Executive Committee Member, and Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. His years of service are shining examples of devotion to community and represent the roots of what PSECU stands for as an organization. This scholarship is awarded in Frank’s honor to an applicant who demonstrates exceptional dedication to extracurricular and/or community service activities.
     
  • PSECU Michael A. Gottshall Memorial Scholarship - Michael was an employee of PSECU for over 12 years. He was known for being giving, genuine, and always putting others before himself. He believed in "living life today" and was often described as someone you were proud to introduce as your friend. This scholarship is awarded to an applicant in honor of Michael's commitment to service before self.

Anytime, Anywhere Banking

While we're proud to offer scholarship opportunities, we provide more than that for college students. As you head off to college, and after you graduate, our digital banking tools make it easy to manage your money, no matter where you go.

Learn about our anytime, anywhere banking for college students.

Get Student Banking

Scholarships are a great member perk, but we provide more than that for college students. Students can take us with them for life including our free, award-winning checking, competitive rates, and low- to no-fee products and services like surcharge-free ATMs.

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