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Gesa Scholarship Awards

Scholarship applications are now open!

Since 1987, Gesa has proudly awarded over $1 million in scholarship funds. Starting with the 2021-2022 school year, Gesa is awarding $100,000 in scholarships annually!

Gesa’s commitment to higher education

Gesa offers scholarships in the following four categories:

High School Credit Union Program participants
Entering college freshmen
Current college students
Former college students needing assistance with student loan repayment

We are accepting applications for the 2024-2025 scholarships. Applicants must be Gesa members. Additional eligibility details can be found on our official Scholarship Guide.

Questions can be sent to [email protected].

High School Credit Union Program participants
Entering college freshmen
Current college students
Former college students needing assistance with student loan repayment

We will begin accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. All applicants must be Gesa members and submit their application online by following the link below. Additional eligibility details can be found on our official Scholarship Guide.

Questions can be sent to [email protected].

High School Credit Union Scholarships

Gesa offers a total of $50,000 to high school seniors who have participated in Gesa’s High School Credit Union program. The High School Credit Union scholarships will be awarded to both Gesa’s High School Interns and Student Tellers.

High School Interns who complete their internship year are guaranteed a minimum $2,000 scholarship, and one intern will receive the $8,000 President’s Award Scholarship, selected by Gesa’s President and CEO. The remaining High School Credit Union scholarship funds will be allocated to Student Tellers. Individual dollars awarded are dependent on the number of applications received. Eligibility requirements and submission details can be found in the Scholarship Guide.

Learn more about our high school credit union program.

Starting your freshman year off right

Gesa offers a total of $30,000 to high school seniors who have plans to pursue higher education. Gesa’s Scholarship Committee will select twelve Entering Freshmen scholarship winners and will award ten $2,000 scholarships and two $5,000 President’s Award scholarships. Gesa’s President and CEO will select the two $5,000 scholarship recipients from eligible winners. Eligibility requirements and submission details can be found in the Scholarship Guide.

Currently enrolled? We have scholarships for you, too

Gesa offers a total of $15,000 for members who are looking to continue their higher education. Gesa’s Scholarship Committee will select six Continued Education Scholarship winners: five $2,000 scholarships and one $5,000 President’s Award scholarship. Gesa’s President and CEO will choose the one $5,000 scholarship recipient from eligible winners. Eligibility requirements and submission details can be found in the Scholarship Guide.

Student Loan Repayment Scholarships

Gesa offers a total of $5,000 for members who have active student loans from continuing their higher education. Gesa’s Scholarship Committee will select five $1,000 Student Loan Repayment scholarship winners, and funds will be awarded in the form of a principal loan payment. Eligibility requirements and submission details can be found in the Scholarship Guide.

2023-2024 Scholarship Winners

2023 Entering Freshmen Scholarship

2023 Entering Freshmen President’s Award Scholarship

Kendra C., Prosser High School
Logan B., Richland High School

2023 High School Credit Union Scholarship

2023 High School Credit Union President’s Award Scholarship

Merelin P., College Place High School

2023 Continued Education Scholarships

Abigail H., Washington State University
Diana R., Yakima Valley College
Jordan S., Gonzaga University
Keliann S., Washington State University
Veronica H., Yakima Valley College

2023 Continued Education President’s Award

Elizabeth O., Washington State University-Tri-Cities

2023 Student Loan Repayment Scholarships

Aliyanda C., Seattle, WA
Celia B., Pasco, WA
Hector L., Royal City, WA
Rosalie D., Yakima, WA
Tania H., Cheney, WA

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Notes & Fees Glossary

	Disclaimer
*APY	* APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates, terms, and fees are subject to change. APY is accurate as of the first day of the month – the last dividend declaration date.
SmartPlus Checking	*To earn the higher rate, you must: Enroll in eStatements Make a monthly direct deposit of over $200 Complete 15 debit card transactions Provide and maintain a valid email address Limit one account per member For any month where the account does not meet the qualification requirements, the account will earn a lower rate. Minimum balance of $5 needed to open.Qualifying account balances meet minimum requirements. APY subject to change monthly. Rate may change after the account is opened. The qualifying period begins with the first day of the calendar month and ends on the last day of the calendar month at 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings. Limit of one specialty checking account (Smart Plus Checking) per member.

Disclaimer

*APY

* APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates, terms, and fees are subject to change. APY is accurate as of the first day of the month – the last dividend declaration date.

SmartPlus Checking

*To earn the higher rate, you must:

Enroll in eStatements
Make a monthly direct deposit of over $200
Complete 15 debit card transactions
Provide and maintain a valid email address
Limit one account per member

For any month where the account does not meet the qualification requirements, the account will earn a lower rate. Minimum balance of $5 needed to open.Qualifying account balances meet minimum requirements. APY subject to change monthly. Rate may change after the account is opened. The qualifying period begins with the first day of the calendar month and ends on the last day of the calendar month at 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings. Limit of one specialty checking account (Smart Plus Checking) per member.

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