Trailblazer Scholarship

The trail to discovery awaits, we want to help you

Wildfire Credit Union wants to assist you in your educational journey by providing an opportunity to win one of our Trailblazer Scholarships. The application is open to graduating high school seniors, undergrad and graduate students and students of trade, vocational and technical schools. Blaze your own trail, and get a jump start in chasing your dreams with the chance to win one of five $1,000 scholarships available.

Application deadline is: April 30, 2024


The Specifics

Before you submit your application, take a second to glance over these general requirements:

  • You must be a member in good standing of Wildfire Credit Union*.

  • Application time frame: March 1 to April 30, 2024

  • The scholarship application is open to graduating high school seniors, undergrad and graduate students, and students of trade, vocational, and technical schools.

  • Wildfire will award 5 - $1,000 scholarships.

  • Scholarships will be made payable to your Wildfire account upon completion of W-9 form.

  • Eligible schools include: universities, colleges, trade, vocational, and technical schools in the United States.

* Member deposit accounts must be maintained with a positive balance, and if the student has any loans, they must not be past due more than 30 days for any payments.

Application Process

Its time to set out on your trail and submit an application! Just be sure to follow the steps below:

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Step 1: Your Essay

First, submit a short essay answering one question of your choice.

Guidelines
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Step 2: Your Application

Make sure you have everything you need to complete the application in a single sitting. Please read the application guidelines in the link below.

Application Guidelines
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Step 3: Submit

Once you have completed your essay, and filled out your application it is time to submit it. We will be contacting the winners on May 13, 2024.

Submission Details

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