Scholarships
Up to $152,000 will be awarded!
Broadview is proud to offer an array of scholarships for students attending colleges and universities in communities we serve – thanks to the strong partnerships we’ve forged with:
Apply by May 9. You can browse scholarships below and submit your application online. Please share with family and friends who may be eligible! Click here to read FAQs.
Contact the education team if you have any questions.
Broadview Initiative Scholarships
$2,500 each
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a Broadview member.
- Currently enrolled or have accepted admission to one of Broadview’s higher education partners; University at Albany, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Siena College, University at Buffalo, Syracuse University, or Binghamton University.
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”.
Broadview Inclusion Scholarships
$2,500 each
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a Broadview member.
- Currently enrolled or have accepted admission to one of Broadview’s higher education partners; University at Albany, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Siena College, University at Buffalo, Syracuse University, or Binghamton University.
This scholarship is for individuals who are of a historically excluded community, based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability differences, socioeconomic status and/or a first-generation college student.
Broadview General Scholarships
$1,500 each
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a Broadview member.
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Currently enrolled or have accepted admission to one of Broadview’s higher education partners; University at Albany, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Siena College, University at Buffalo, Syracuse University, or Binghamton University.
NEW IN 2025: 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 one of Broadview’s higher education partners; University at Albany, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Siena College, University at Buffalo, Syracuse University, or Binghamton University.
- Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (B letter or 84-89 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.
Questions and Additional Information
Applicants are limited to winning one scholarship but may apply to all scholarship categories.
Individuals may only receive a scholarship in alternating years. Any applications received from individuals awarded a scholarship in 2024 will not be considered.
Applicants may only win the scholarship they apply for.
New for 2025: Broadview has fostered strong partnerships with higher education institutions across New York State. We are proud to support students advancing their education at University at Albany, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Siena College, University at Buffalo, Syracuse University, or Binghamton University!
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To be eligible for any of the scholarship categories, 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 2024 will not be considered. Full-time, part-time, seasonal, or temporary employees of Broadview and its subsidiaries are not eligible. Essays must be 500 words or fewer. If an essay is longer, judges will only read the first 500 words.
All application material must be received by May 9, 2025. All applicants will be notified of our decision in June. 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 one of Broadview’s higher education partners; University at Albany, Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Siena College, University at Buffalo, Syracuse University, or Binghamton University. A letter of acceptance or tuition bill noting your attendance on of the eligible schools is required with your application.
For Inclusion Scholarships, you must also belong to a historically excluded community, based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status and/or a first-generation college student. 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 84-89 numeric grade).
