Welcome to the Advia Foundation Youth Scholarship Application, an opportunity that empowers aspiring young individuals to pursue their academic and community-focused dreams. The Advia Foundation, in partnership with Advia Credit Union, is dedicated to supporting the educational journey of high school graduates who demonstrate outstanding community involvement, leadership, and a commitment to positive change. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must hold an open Advia Credit Union account in their own name before the application deadline and be set to graduate from high school in 2026. All applications are due by 11:59PM ET, March 15, 2026, and no submissions after that date will be accepted. This scholarship seeks to recognize and invest in the potential of exceptional students who not only excel academically but also contribute significantly to their communities. We encourage you to embark on this exciting opportunity to share your accomplishments and aspirations with us. Together, let's pave the way for a brighter future through education and community engagement. Good luck!
Community Involvement and Leadership
Describe in detail your active participation in activities and projects that contribute to the betterment of your local community or society at large. This involvement may take various forms, such as volunteering, participating in community events, joining clubs or organizations with a community focus, or initiating projects that address social or environmental issues. Please provide specific examples, highlight your role and contributions, and explain how these experiences have shaped your perspective on community engagement and the positive impact you aspire to make. (Maximum word count: 500 words)*
Illustrate your leadership capabilities by providing tangible evidence that demonstrates how you embody essential leadership traits, such as effective communication, initiative, resilience, teamwork, responsibility, adaptability, decision-making, empathy, motivation, and integrity. Share specific instances where you actively displayed these traits, offering concrete examples of your clear communication in team settings, your initiative in addressing challenges, and your resilience in the face of adversity. Emphasize experiences where your effective teamwork played a pivotal role in achieving collective goals, especially in leadership roles such as team captain or club president. In crafting your response, ensure that your description of leadership is not solely theoretical but firmly grounded in real-life examples that substantiate your proficiency in these critical areas. (Maximum word count: 500 words)
Your Application Essay
In 300 – 500 words typed or as an uploaded document, please answer the following question: What do you see as a pressing need within your community in 2026, and what recommendations do you have for addressing this need long-term?
What it Means to You
In 1-3 sentences, please explain what the scholarship would mean for your future education goals. It may be used as a quote for marketing purposes by Advia Credit Union and/or the Advia Foundation.
Optional Supporting Documents
Your Acknowledgment
The attached essay is my original work and all other personal information is true. I understand that the essay and application becomes the property of Advia Credit Union and the Advia Foundation, for whatever use they deem appropriate. Such use by the credit union shall not violate any applicable law. I agree to abide by the decision of the Scholarship Committee. I agree to cooperate with Advia Credit Union/Advia Foundation in promotional activities related to the scholarship competition, and should I be selected a winner, give them permission to use my name, quote, and photo in promotional activities.
All applications are due by 11:59PM ET, March 15, 2026, and no submissions after that date will be accepted. The Advia Foundation reserves the right to modify or eliminate the Scholarship Program at any time without notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any award due and payable under the program prior to such modification or elimination shall continue to be payable according to the program’s terms in effect at the time the Advia Foundation made the grant. All entries shall become the property of the Advia Foundation. Advia Foundation and Advia Credit Union do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability or any other status or condition protected by law. Funds forfeited if not used within 1 year. The awards are intended to constitute qualified scholarships exempt from federal income tax under Section 117 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
