Qualstar recognizes the value of continued education and supporting those people who make the commitment to work toward a goal after high school. Therefore, each year Qualstar will award a set number of scholarships to individuals who are continuing or renewing their education.

Interested applicants should complete the application process detailed below (you can also download a PDF of program outline):

• Must be a high school senior OR currently enrolled in a college/university/trade school.
• Existing youth account members and children/grandchildren of existing members are eligible to apply (account must be open for at least 12 months and be in good standing)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien
• Must have at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA (transcript required) from current or previous school
• Must use the scholarship for continuing education at either a 4 or 2-year college or university, community college, or trade school (proof of enrollment required)
• Previous Edward G. Streuli Scholarship winners are eligible to apply if still enrolled in continuing education
• Qualstar employees, board members, and the families of employees and board members are not eligible to apply

Application Process (February 15th through April 15th):

• Applications are accepted February 15th through April 15th ONLY.
• Submit your online application below (only available Feb. 15th-April 15th) and 500 Word Essay (see below), or print a PDF copy (available Feb. 15th-April 15th) and bring it, along with your other required materials, to any branch location or mail it to us.
  2019 QCU Scholarship Application
• Applications can also be submitted electronically (Word or PDF documents only, please) to eCommunication@qualstarcu.com, please reference “Scholarship Entry”

Essay Question (500 Word Minimum) : What do you think the importance of good financial credit is; and how will having good credit affect your future?

Essays will be judged based on clarity, completeness of details and overall concept.

E-Mail your completed application, essay, and all other required documents (by April 15th) to eCommunication@qualstarcu.com; be sure to reference your scholarship submission.

Selection Process & Winner Information:

• Applications¹ are accepted each year between February 15th and April 15th.
• Once all completed applications and required materials are received, they will be reviewed by the current selection committee (made up of board members, the CEO, and two selected staff members.)
• Scholarship winners will be notified by phone after the first week of May; checks will be made payable to the school of choice upon submission of verified registration and mailed in August.
• Winners will provide a picture to Qualstar which they agree to have used for promotional purposes.

If you prefer to submit a printed application you can open the PDF on your computer, complete the fields, and print it to be mailed to the address provided above.

¹ A complete application consists of ALL required items (application, copies of transcripts, essay) received by April 15th – incomplete applications will not be submitted for review by the selection committee.