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Welcome to the Northwest Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program! 

The following three scholarship applications are available October 15, 2024 - January 15, 2025:

Ben DeFelice Scholarship Program: pays tribute to Mr. DeFelice, NWFCU’s longest running Chairman of the Board (31 years) and nine-year veteran of the Board of NWFCU’s subsidiary, Northwest Financial Advisors. This scholarship created in Mr. DeFelice's name is for the individual who exemplifies his qualities of leadership, dedication, and commitment in school, at work, in the community, and to their family.

The Horizon Scholarship Program: a high school and undergraduate scholarship opportunity for applicants who clearly demonstrate financial need and articulate a strong example of overcoming adversity through their application. 

The CIRA Scholarship Program: The Central Intelligence Retirees Association (CIRA) is comprised of current and former CIA employees and contractors who recognize the sacrifices made by Agency employees and their families. In 2007, the CIA partnered with the NWFCU Foundation to create the CIRA Scholarship Program to reduce the barriers of the children and grandchildren of current and former CIA employees to furthering their education. The CIA believes that investing CIRA funds in education is in line with the spirit of continuing interest in the development and well-being of the Agency and its people. 

Important:

• You will need to create a free Submittable account in order to submit an application. Click here for a quick guide on how to get started. 
• You will be sent an email. Once you validate your email address, return to the original tab and begin applying.
• You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date. 
• We will follow up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure the email address you used to sign up for your Submittable Account is one that you check regularly. 
• Please reach out to Submittable's Customer Support team with any technical questions.
• For questions about the scholarship, please e-mail the Scholarship team at scholarship@nwfcu.org