Scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarship applications will be available on March 16, 2026.
Broadview is proud to offer an array of scholarships for students attending colleges and universities in New York state.
Broadview General Scholarships
$1,500 each
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a Broadview member.
- Currently enrolled or have accepted admission to an accredited college or university in New York State.
Broadview Initiative Scholarships
$2,500 each
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a Broadview member.
- Currently enrolled or have accepted admission to an accredited college or university in New York State.
Honoring Paula Stopera, Robert Berroyer, John Ilacqua, Jean Myers, Weidner “Ed” Davis, Ed Gilligan, Dr. Carmen Cornute, Harold Horning, Judy DeLong, Robert Cornute, Tim Jennings for their commitment and dedication to our legacy credit unions and embracing the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”.
The Maggie Smith Service Scholarship
$2,500 each
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a Broadview member and resident of Rensselaer County.
- At least a graduating high school senior or college student.
- Currently enrolled or have accepted admission to an accredited college or university in New York State.
- Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B letter or 90 numeric grade) with experience in community service.
- Applicants having personally experienced and/or are active in fighting against food insecurity will be prioritized.
Honoring Maggie Smith for her commitment to service and advancing the fight against hunger in our communities.
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To be eligible for any of these scholarships, you must be a member of Broadview Federal Credit Union when you submit your application. Students are encouraged to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Each applicant is limited to one scholarship per year. Individuals may only receive a scholarship in alternating years. Any applications received from individuals awarded a scholarship in 2025 will not be considered. Full-time, part-time, seasonal or temporary employees of Broadview and its subsidiaries are not eligible. Essays must be 400 - 650 words or fewer. If an essay is longer, judges will only read the first 650 words.
All application material must be received by May 4, 2026. All applicants will be notified of our decision by late May 2026.
For all scholarships, you must be a Broadview member, at least a graduating high school senior or college student, and currently enrolled or accepted admission to an accredited college or university in New York State. A letter of acceptance or tuition bill noting your attendance on of the eligible schools is required with your application. Scholarship checks will be made payable to selected students.
For the Maggie Smith Service Scholarship, applicants must also reside in Rensselaer County and provide their most recent transcript or report card, noting a minimum 3.0 GPA (B letter or 90 numeric grade).
