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Buckeye State Credit Union Scholarship for Adult Students

The Buckeye State Credit Union Scholarship for Adult Students was established in 2016. The description was revised in 2017 and 2024 by Akron-based Buckeye State Credit Union, whose mission has always been to assist individuals who want to help themselves. The scholarship furthers the credit union's commitment to the community and adult learners, and it reflects the credit union's belief that education - both financial and academic- means better jobs, increased wages, greater financial stability, and a stronger socio-economic base for the community. The scholarship also demonstrates the credit union's belief that it's never too late to acquire knowledge.

Buckeye State Credit Union, located in Northeast Ohio with its corporate headquarters in downtown Akron, was established in 1933 by post office employees to help low-waged, steadily employed postal employees obtain credit to purchase homes, vehicles, and other consumer goods. Originally housed in the post office at Wolf Ledges, the credit union has grown to five locations now serving eight counties of Northeast Ohio.

Candidates eligible for The Buckeye State Credit Union Scholarship for Adult Students must be returning adult learners enrolled full- or part-time at ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. An adult learner is defined as someone who has been away from education for a minimum of two full academic years, and whose primary life roles/responsibilities exist independently of the University and take precedence over the role of student in times of crisis or stress. In general, an adult learner is anyone who satisfies one of the following conditions:

• Student who has been out of high school five or more years
• Assumes multiple life roles such as (but not limited to) employee, caregiver, and student
• Veteran of the armed services

Recipients will be selected by the director of ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Adult Focus. 

To make a tax-deductible gift to this scholarship, please visit ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Buckeye State Credit Union Scholarship” in the text box. Thank you!