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We are pleased to announce that our John F. Simoncini College Scholarship Program will be awarding $2,000 college scholarships to up to four students this summer.

Deadline & How To Apply

Completed applications and accompanying materials must be received by Worcester Credit Union no later than July 15, 2026. Applications may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] or a hard copy delivered to:

Worcester Credit Union

520 West Boylston Street

Worcester, MA 01606

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to high school seniors and students with a GED certificate that have been accepted to a college or university for the 2026-2027 academic year as well as current undergraduate students enrolled for the 2026-2027 academic year. The student or their parent/guardian must be a member of Worcester Credit Union in good standing. Each applicant must complete the scholarship application and submit it with all other required materials to Worcester Credit Union by July 15, 2026

Your Submission Packet Must Include:

1. Completed Scholarship Application (application available here)

2. High School Transcript of grades or most recent College Transcript if currently in college

3. Typewritten essay (see details below)

*We may ask for additional documentation to verify information contained in your application.

The Essay

The essay must be written solely by the student applicant. While AI may be used to perform research, the essay must be written by the student themselves. Any essays identified as AI generated or resulting from plagiarism will automatically disqualify the applicant. The essay should be no longer than 1,000 words.

The Essay Topic

The Greek philosopher Plato suggested that the ultimate meaning of life is the pursuit of knowledge and virtue so that one can attain the deepest forms of fulfillment and happiness.

Today, general knowledge is a voice prompt away, and happiness is often little more than a fleeting emotion. As tech-driven intelligence continues to advance, what do you think the ideal human society should look like 50 years from now and how might a day in the life of someone living in your hypothetical future play out? As part of addressing these questions, do you think Plato’s view on the meaning of life will still have merit in that era?

Criteria For Awarding Scholarships

Recipient selection will be made on or before July 31, 2026 by a panel comprised of Worcester Credit Union Directors and management. Applications will be evaluated primarily on academic prowess, financial need, community involvement, and essay quality. Recipients will be notified in early August, and an award ceremony will be held at Worcester Credit Union’s Member Appreciation Cookout on August 25, 2026, featuring free food, Mike Hsu from 100FM The Pike, the WooSox mascot & hopefully you!