1st Gateway Credit Union takes pride in supporting the educational goals of our members and their families. In 2026, we will award eight $2,500 scholarships to credit union members.

Those interested need to complete the scholarship application and essay question, and send in a copy of the most recent official school transcripts.

Scholarship applicant must be a member of 1ST Gateway Credit Union to be eligible. Both traditional and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply. Official rules and qualifications can be downloaded below.

Submit your application and essay via any of the following methods:

Online: Scroll down to complete the online application (you will still need to mail or email your transcripts).

Mail or Email: Download the scholarship application, and submit it by mail or email.

Mail: 1ST Gateway Credit Union
ATTN: 2025 Scholarship Committee
PO Box 110
Camanche, IA 52730

Email: scholarships@1stgateway.org

Transcripts can also be sent via mail or email to either of the above addresses.

Download Application

Applications and transcripts are due by Friday, February 6th, 2026.

Recipients will be recognized at 1ST Gateway’s Annual Meeting on March 7th, 2025.

Official Rules and Qualifications

Scholarship Application

Are you a member of 1ST Gateway Credit Union? Yes, I am a member. No, I am not a member. You must be a member of 1ST Gateway Credit Union to be eligible.

Please check one. *
 Traditional (high school students who will be attending first year of post-secondary)
  Non-Traditional (those currently attending post-secondary, returning to school, or in graduate school)

First Name*

Middle Initial

Last Name*

Address*

City*

State* Select a State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Zip Code*

Email Address*

Telephone*

Name of High School: (if applicable) *

Name of Post Secondary School planning to attend/currently attending*

Major/Minor/Trade: *

Awards/Recognitions/Accomplishments

Extra-Curricular/Volunteer Activities – Please include a brief description of the activity, your duties, and time commitment

Scholarship Essay Question
In 300 to 500 words, please address the question below into the content of your essay: Imagine you were given the resources to launch a project like 1ST Gateway's Credit Union Kicks. What community need would you address, and how would you involve other young people in creating change?

Scholarship Essay Answer *

Permission*

1ST Gateway Credit Union may take pictures of award recipients for use in marketing and/or for future promotional purposes. I grant permission to use my name, picture, and/or quote for this purpose.

Verification Statement*

I certify that all information provided on this application and all supporting documents are accurate and complete. I understand that any misleading or false information will result in my application being disqualified. If selected as a scholarship winner, I give full consent for the use of my name to be used for promotional and publicity purposes. I understand that the decision of 1st Gateway Credit Union’s Scholarship Committee is final.