Scholarship Award

2025 - 2026

At AMOCO, we’re committed to higher education, that’s why we offer our AMOCO students the opportunity to apply for one of the best scholarships around! 

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Honorarium Scholarship

There’s no better way to enhance your academic studies than with hands-on experience. That’s why we are excited to offer you one of the most valuable and rewarding opportunities available.

We are pleased to announce that AMOCO Federal Credit Union will be awarding five students with a $2,000 Honorarium Scholarship for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic school year. Each scholarship award will also offer a paid summer internship to help you build professional skills and gain work experience with your credit union.

These awards will be granted to individuals that exemplify the spirit of excellence and volunteerism displayed by all AMOCO’s leadership.

Andre Parker
Bob F. Steel*
George F. Ballis*
J. R. Rusty Norman
Roger McCrary
*In memory of

We wish you the absolute best in your scholastic endeavors. Thank you for choosing AMOCO Federal Credit Union as your primary financial institution for today and the future.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicant must be a member of AMOCO Federal Credit Union and be between the ages of 17 and 22.
  • Applicant must be enrolling or currently enrolled at an accredited school, university, vocational, or trade school for the upcoming 2025 fall and/or 2026 spring semester.
  • Applicant’s current un-weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) must be 2.50 or above (on a 4.0-grade scale).
  • Applicant must submit a completed scholarship application and upload all required documentation through the online scholarship application page by Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.
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Scholarship Rules

The Application Process

Applications submitted with missing information and/or documents will be considered pending until all items are received. Applicants are responsible for submitting missing information and documents by the deadline date of Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Failure to submit all required information and documents will result in disqualification.

  • Transcript or Report Card: Applicants must submit a transcript or report card showing their unweighted grade point average (GPA). Acceptable documentation includes copies of transcripts or report cards.
  • College Enrollment Documentation, if applicable: Applicants must submit college enrollment documentation of either: a college acceptance letter or class schedule (if available).
  • Typed Essay: A typed essay describing your educational goals, the importance of credit unions, and why you will advocate for them in the future.
  • Resume: Your resume highlighting any of the following: academic and extra-curricular awards and/or achievements, participation in groups or clubs, community service and/or volunteer work, and job history if applicable.
  • Optional Supporting Documents​: Applicants may also submit letter(s) of recommendation. The information provided on supporting documents will help judges identify applicants that best reflect the spirit of leadership and volunteerism.

For questions regarding the 2025-2026 Honorarium Scholarship Award, please refer to our frequently asked questions (FAQ) below, call 409.941.8648 , or send us an email. 

AMOCO Internship Program

All five (5) scholarship recipients will be offered an optional paid summer internship at AMOCO during the 2026 summer break. To be eligible for the internship program, recipients must meet the following internship employment criteria by June 1, 2026:

  • Complete two full semesters or have a minimum of 30 hours of college credit with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  • Must also meet employment eligibility requirements. Qualified recipients will receive consideration for an internship without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Applicants must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements and meet the eligibility requirements as established by AMOCO for consideration of employment.
"I was so honored to be a recipient of the Class of 2024 scholarship awarded by AMOCO. I am so appreciative of the support extended to me by both the credit union personnel and members. Having others believe in me as I began my college journey at Texas A&M Galveston has meant the world to me. I am truly thankful to AMOCO and will continue to give back to my community just as AMOCO has poured into me!"
Kendall B., 2024 Scholarship RecipientKendall B.'s Testimonial
"Being a recipient of the AMOCO scholarship was quite an honor. It provided the funding for my schooling so I can focus on just school, and not the worry of having to pay for it. It was a great achievement of mine to receive the scholarship, and I am forever grateful that I was selected for it."
Diego, 2024 Scholarship RecipientDiego's Testimonial
"Attending college and being a Communications major was a clear goal for me before I graduated high school. The affordability of pursuing higher education was not as clear. The support of my credit union, AMOCO Federal Credit Union, bridged a gap and enabled me to continue my journey towards my personal development and a professional career by receiving the Andre Parker Honorarium scholarship and a summer internship with AMOCO."
Kendall M., 2024 Scholarship RecipientKendall M.'s Testimonial

Not an AMOCO Member?

To become a member, you need to apply for a basic savings account. This account establishes your ownership in the credit union. Establish your membership online or visit an AMOCO branch near you to begin your membership. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign as a joint owner for the A-ZONE Savings account. To open an A-ZONE account, please stop by a branch and speak to a Financial Service Representative. Be sure to have the following information when you open your account:

  • Social Security Number
  • Driver's license or government ID
  • Current email address
  • Current home address

If you have any questions, please send us an email or give us a call at 409.941.8648.

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FAQ

Scholarship FAQs

Browse Our Frequently Asked Questions Below.

  • High school students in their final year of studies who are scheduled to graduate in May 2025.
  • Students currently enrolled at a U.S. vocational or technical school.
  • Undergraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.

AMOCO Federal Credit Union will be awarding five students with a $2,000 honorarium scholarship for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic school year. Each scholarship award will also offer a paid summer internship to help you build professional skills and gain work experience with your credit union.

To be eligible for a $2,000 AMOCO Scholarship applicants must:

  • Be a member of AMOCO Federal Credit Union (17 – 22 years of age).
  • Enrolling at a community college, vocational/trade school, or university for the 2025-2026 academic school year.
  • Submit a completed scholarship application and upload all required documentation through the online scholarship application page by Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.

Yes! You can apply for the scholarship every year. Past recipients are also eligible to apply.

  • Applicant must be a member of AMOCO Federal Credit Union and between 17 and 22.
  • Applicant must be enrolling at an accredited school, university, vocational, or trade school for the upcoming 2025 fall and/or 2026 spring semester.
  • Applicant’s current un-weighted GPA (Grade Point Average) must be 2.50 or above (on a 4.0 grade scale).
  • Applicant must submit a completed scholarship application and upload all required documentation through the online scholarship application page by Friday, March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST.

All five (5) scholarship recipients will be offered an optional paid summer internship at AMOCO during the 2026 summer break. To be eligible for the internship program, recipients must meet the following internship employment criteria by June 1, 2026:

  • Complete two full semesters or have a minimum of 30 hours of college credit with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
  • Must also meet employment eligibility requirements. Qualified recipients will receive consideration for an internship without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Applicants must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements and meet the eligibility requirements as established by AMOCO for consideration of employment.

All applications will be evaluated and scored without applicant names to ensure fairness and objectivity. All eligible applications will undergo a preliminary evaluation and scoring process completed by the AMOCO Scholarship Committee. The top ten scoring applicants will then be submitted for a second round of evaluation and scoring by the AMOCO Young Professionals Club. The top five (5) scoring applicants that best exemplify the spirit of leadership and volunteerism will be awarded the $2,000 scholarship.

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