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Write your next chapter. 
Money tips, moving out advice, scholarship updates, and support for life after graduation. 

Moving Forward

Whatever comes next: 
 
  • post-secondary
  • trades
  • work life
  • travel
  • your own timeline 

Support for real life, money questions, and everything in between.
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Realistic Budgeting

Iced coffee is not the reason life is expensive. 

A realistic budget helps you balance the fun stuff with the important stuff, so you're not surviving on ramen by the end of the month. 
 
  • track spending simply
  • build better habits
  • make your money last
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Tune out the Pressure

Not everyone has a five-year plan after graduation. 
 
That's okay. 
 
Take things one step at a time, your future doesn't need to look like anyone else's. 
 
  • Start where you are
  • Ask questions
  • Figure things out as you go!

You're going places.

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Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2026 VCU Scholarship Program. Applications for the 2027 program will open March 1, 2027. 

Check back here for updates and recipient announcements. 


First-time money stuff.

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  • know what bills are due & set up auto payments
  • don't ignore your bank app & set up alerts
  • save a little when you can
  • emergency funds > emergency panic
  
 
Your guide to money



 

 

A quick guide for your next chapter.
 
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VCU Scholarship Program

The Vermilion Credit Union Scholarship Program recognizes members who are pursuing post-secondary education and making a difference through academics, leadership, community involvement, business, and the skilled trades.

Applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program are now closed. Applications for the 2027 program will open March 1, 2027.

2026 Recipients Loading....

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We're excited to introduce the first recipients of the VCU Scholarship Program.

About the Program 
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Each year, Vermilion Credit Union awards up to four $1,000 scholarships to eligible members pursuing post-secondary education. 
 
Scholarships are available in four categories:
 
  • Academic Excellence
  • Business & Finance
  • Community Mindedness
  • Apprenticeship & Trades
Our goal is to recognize students with a variety of strengths, interests, and career aspirations. 

Who Can Apply? 
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When applications open, eligible applicants must:
 

  • Be a Vermilion Credit Union member
  • Be entering or continuing post-secondary education
  • Meet the requirements of one or more scholarship categories
Students are welcome to apply for more than one scholarship category if they meet the eligibility requirements. 

Scholarship Categories
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Every student's path is different. That's why we offer scholarships in four categories: 
 
Academic Excellence
 
For students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement
 
Business & Finance
For students pursuing careers in business or finance. 
 
Community Mindedness
For students who have made a positive impact through volunteerism and community involvement.
 
Appreticeship & Trades
For students pursuing careers in the skilled trades or apprenticeship programs. 

How to Apply
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  1. Complete the online application
  2. Submit supporting documents
  3. Scholarship Committee reviews applications anonymously
  4. Recipients are notified following Board approval

FAQs
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Yes, if you are eligible for more than one category you are welcome to apply. 
Yes, you will need to be a Vermilion Credit Union member by the scholarship deadline date. 
Yes, you can apply even if this isn't your first year in post-secondary studies. 
Applications will open each year on March 1st and will close on May 31. 
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