Scholarships
Apply for one of ten (10) $5,000 scholarship before March 10, 2025!
Education is the foundation of financial health
We want to help you succeed.
Doing well in high school and in college requires hard work and dedication. We believe that high achievers - in the classroom and in other endeavors - should be rewarded. At UVA Community Credit Union, we annually award scholarships to help students achieve their goals through academic advancement.
UVA Community Credit Union will award a total of ten (10) $5,000 scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Jeffrey C. Moscicki Scholarship Program was established to honor the legacy and dedication of the late Jeffrey C. Moscicki, who served as the Board Chair of UVA Community Credit Union from 1998 until his passing in February 2024. He had a distinguished career in the medical and clinical research field, served in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, volunteered locally, and was a highly esteemed member of the UVA Community Credit Union family. His steadfast commitment to the principles of financial well-being, combined with his passion for supporting young people in achieving their goals through higher education, left a lasting impact. Through his commitment and guidance our scholarship program was significantly strengthened, furthering his legacy of helping others achieve success.
To qualify for one of the 10 scholarships, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Student must be a current member of UVA Community Credit Union at the time of application
- Must be a high school senior, or college freshman, sophomore, or junior attending an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university in the fall of 2025 as a full time student
- Must have a GPA of at least 2.70 (winner may be asked to provide a copy of their transcript)
- Prior scholarship recipients meeting all eligibility criteria above may apply for an additional award
One scholarship will be designated for the child, grandchild, or custodial child of a UVA Community Credit Union team member.
You may apply online, or by completing and mailing in a paper application.
Application includes a 250-500 word essay about the following topic:
As a community credit union, we are committed to supporting our community. How do you plan to give back and improve your community after graduating?
Paper applications should be mailed to:
UVA Community Credit Union
Attention: Cassandra Riggin/Scholarship Committee
PO Box 7267
Charlottesville, VA 22906-9700
Submissions must be received and/or post-marked by Monday, March 10, 2025.
Winners will be selected by the Jeffery C. Moscicki Scholarship Program Committee. Essays will be judged on clarity, content, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Winners will be notified via phone/email on or before April 11, 2025. To formally accept the scholarship award, recipients must submit all requested information from the notification email within 15 days of receipt. Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the Credit Union's Annual Meeting where they will be recognized by our members and our Board of Directors.
- Checks will be mailed and made payable directly to the student’s college or university for the 2025 fall semester
- Scholarship awards cannot be deferred
- Scholarships may be considered taxable income, recipients should check with their tax advisor
- Upon submission all entries become the property of UVA Community Credit Union
- The Credit Union may utilize a portion of your essay for publicity
- Winners will be asked to submit a photo for publicity
- Publicity may include, but is not limited to: print publications, social media content, press releases, etc.
- Announcements may include scholarship recipient’s name, contents of the entry, a photo, and other reported information
UVA Community Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with locations throughout Virginia's Central Piedmont and Valley area.
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UVA Community Credit Union reserves the right to discontinue or modify its scholarship program, or any component thereof, and to revise any or all of the scholarship requirements, processes, or eligibility criteria at any time. Not responsible for lost or damaged entries due to technical difficulties or postal issues.