Golden 1 Scholarships

Golden 1 Credit Union believes in investing in California’s future leaders, and we are proud to do our part to help them achieve their educational goals. Through the Golden 1 Credit Union scholarship program, we provide members and their dependents financial assistance, valued at up to $20,000 per student. Students receive awards based on academic achievement, community involvement, and extracurricular activities.

Recipients can receive:

  • Up to $1,000 annually to full-time students who plan to attend an accredited, nonprofit, two-year community college in California
  • Up to $5,000 annually to full-time students who plan to attend an accredited, nonprofit, four-year college or university in California

In order to be eligible, you must:

  • Hold a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
  • Be involved in community service totaling at least 24 hours in the last 12 months
  • Be a Golden 1 member for at least one year, or be a dependent of someone who has been a member for at least one year*

Applications will be accepted beginning in fall 2021 for scholarships awarded in spring 2022.

*Student recipients who are not already Golden 1 members must become members prior to accepting a scholarship. Must be listed as the Member/Owner of the account.

Meet Christina!

Golden 1 scholarship recipient Christina is pursuing a demanding degree, Bachelor of Science - Nursing. “As the first member of my family to pursue a higher education, I had no college savings plan for my future,” Christina writes. “This scholarship has helped lift some of the financial burden and unwanted daily stress so that I may focus clearly on my academic goals.”

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We put people before profit.

We are dedicated to supporting our members, now and for the future. Our scholarship program is an essential part of that promise. Since 2013, Golden 1 has awarded $3.1 million in funding to students all over the Golden State. By investing in California’s youth, we’re helping create a better future for our communities. And by putting people before profit, we’re continuing our commitment to help every Californian live their healthiest, happiest financial life.