Scholarships

Apply for your chance at $1,000 towards your college tuition! APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH MAY 1, 2021

Each year, Chevron Federal Credit Union awards twelve $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate strong academic achievement and leadership in their communities.

To apply for a scholarship, please review the requirements below.

Eligibility

To apply, you (the student) must:

  • Be a Chevron Federal Credit Union member with all accounts in good standing (If you are not a member, please complete an online membership application or visit your local branch to join)
  • Be a graduating high school senior age 19 or younger

 

Requirements

  • Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2026
  • Submissions must include your name, Chevron FCU member number, home address, phone number, email address, name of the post-secondary school you plan to attend, and your college student ID number (if available)
  • Submit a thoughtful essay, including a title, addressing the following topic: "What career are you interested in? What do you foresee as the challenges facing that position or industry ten years from now?" (Double-spaced; two pages maximum; minimum 11-point font)
  • Include transcript(s) reflecting all four years of high school, including your cumulative unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale (unofficial transcripts will be accepted)

 

Essays will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Theme – How well did the essay address this year’s topic?
  • Structure – Is the essay well-organized?
  • Clarity – Is the essay easy to understand?
  • Accuracy – Is spelling and grammar correct?
  • Sincerity – Does the essay seem sincere and thoughtful?

We encourage all eligible students to apply and share their vision for the future.

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Twelve winners will be announced online and notified via email on or around May 31, 2026.

The awarded funds will be disbursed directly to the selected school of each recipient. Winners must supply the street address for the school office/department that receives outside scholarship funds.

Please email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-232-8101 if you have any questions.

 History of the David P. Smay Scholarship

David P. Smay III volunteered for more than a decade on Chevron Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors, serving many years as Chairman.

During his tenure, a number of milestones were achieved which continue to contribute to the growth and success of the Credit Union, including the introduction of online banking, the MarketEdge account, and fixed-rate mortgages.

Mr. Smay had an acclaimed 40-year career with Chevron Corporation and was well-loved and hailed as a leader in every position he held. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, retired as General Manager of Benefit Investments for Chevron, and finished his career as a Board Member of the Chevron Retirees Association. He was a true inspiration to all who met him.

 

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