Application Process

To apply for the First Commonwealth Scholarship the following steps must be completed:

1. Applicants should confirm they meet the eligible requirements.
2. Complete the online application accurately with all required personal, academic, and educational institution details.
3. Submit one Letter of Recommendation on organization/company letterhead.

Complete all steps by the provided deadline; late submissions will not be considered. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us.

Applications are closed for 2024.

Letter of Recommendation Criteria

Please submit ONE Letter of Recommendation to be written by the teacher, leader, or supervisor of the organization for whom you have performed community service or volunteer activities. The Letter of Recommendation should be printed on the organization or company letterhead and forwarded to: CSR-Scholarship@firstcomcu.org or mailed to:

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union
Attn: Scholarships PO Box 20450
Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0450

Send Letter of Recommendation

Eligibility Requirements

Students entering this year's application process must qualify with any of the following:

• Must be a high school senior graduating in the current year.
• Must plan to attend a two- or four-year college, trade school, or alternative full-time education program.
• Must be a member of First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union.

Ineligible applicants are those who are employees of the Credit Union, volunteers, board members, or immediate family members.