Fortera Scholarships

Ten $2,000 Scholarships Will Be Awarded

Fortera Credit Union is committed to supporting the education of our young members by awarding 10 higher education scholarships. The Fortera Credit Union Scholarship Program was established to help student members pursue a post-secondary education and earn an undergraduate degree, associate degree, or a trade certification. The scholarships will be provided by the Fortera Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements*

To be considered for a Fortera Credit Union Scholarship, the student must meet the following criteria: Applicant must be the primary member of a Fortera Credit Union account and the account must be in good standing. Not yet a member? Students 18 years of age or older can join Fortera online, by video chat or at one of our branch locations. Minors can join by video chat or at one of our branch locations with a parent or guardian as the account custodian.

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior and will attend an accredited college, university, community college, or technical school, and be considered a full-time student. Applicants must have a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 on a 4-point scale to be eligible.

Applicants must submit a one to two page typed, double-spaced essay on the topic of “What are two innovative ways to promote financial services to your generation?” Students must also submit their official high school transcript, a copy of an acceptance letter from the college, university, community college, or technical school of their choice, a head shot photo, and a completed Scholarship Application. Click here to download an application, or stop by any of our branch locations. By signing the Scholarship Application, you are giving Fortera permission to use your name and picture for publicity.

Apply Today — DEADLINE IS MARCH 22, 2024

Applicants must submit the following:

Completed application and corresponding information. Must be received by 4:00 p.m. CST on March 22, 2024, to be eligible.

Please email (mmcwilliams@forteracu.com), mail to the address below or deliver information to our Main office at 2050 Lowe’s Drive in Clarksville.

Fortera Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Applications
P.O. Box 30669
Clarksville, TN 37040

Questions?

Call 931.431.2103 or email mmcwilliams@forteracu.com