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2026 Scholarship Program

The Carleton “C.C.” Jenkins Memorial Scholarship

Honoring a legacy of service, integrity, and commitment to strengthening financial futures.

Eight (8) scholarships of $5,000 each (paid directly to an accredited school)
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026 (Online by 11:59 PM; mail postmarked by deadline)
Eligibility: CFCU primary member (or open a $5 savings), graduating senior (GPA 3.0+), attending an accredited school
Recipients announced by June 1, 2026
 
Apply
Start your scholarship application.
Submit your completed application before April 17, 2026.
Begin Online Application
Essay
 

2026 Essay Prompt

Technology, Decision-Making, and the Future of Financial Support

Submit a 500–750 word essay describing how you use technology to make financial decisions. Share one financial decision you made in the past 12 months, what influenced it, what you learned, and how Congressional Federal Credit Union should evolve to better support your generation.

Submission Guidance
 

How applications are evaluated

Essay evaluation
What we look for
A real, specific financial decision
Clear explanation of influencing factors
Personal reflection and insight
Thoughtful recommendations
Scored for originality, specificity, clarity, and authentic reflection—not writing perfection.
Optional
Video reflection (encouraged)
Submit a 60–90 second video sharing:
The most meaningful insight from your essay
Why this topic matters personally
The video reflection is optional and does not replace the written essay portion of your application. Production quality will not affect scoring
Transparency
AI & technology use

Applicants may use AI tools for brainstorming or editing support. However, the ideas, examples, and reflections in your submission must be your own. Applications are evaluated primarily on originality, specificity, and authentic perspective.

Scholarship Winners 2025
 
Congressional Federal Credit Union leadership with 2025 Carleton C.C. Jenkins Scholarship awardees

Celebrating our most recent recipients

Pictured: Congressional Federal Credit Union President & CEO Tricia Szurgot and Chief Brand & Transformation Officer Brian Holloway with our 2025 Carleton C.C. Jenkins Scholarship awardees.

Read the 2025 Winning Essays
Submission
 

Submit your application

Use the checklist to confirm your application package is complete, then submit online or by mail. If you need to send an item after submitting, email it to businessdevelopment@congressionalfcu.org.

Deadline
Application Deadline: April 17, 2026
Online submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 PM on April 17, 2026.
Mailed submissions must be postmarked on or before April 17, 2026.
Submission checklist
 
Required
Completed scholarship application
High school transcript
Must show current cumulative GPA.
Essay (500–750 words)
Optional (encouraged)
Video reflection (60–90 seconds)
Share the most meaningful insight from your essay.
Option 1
Online submission
Upload your completed application and supporting documents via the online form.
Option 2
Mail submission
Paper application: Download application (PDF)
Mail to:
Congressional Federal Credit Union
Attn: Corporate Communications / Scholarship Program
10461 White Granite Drive, Suite 102
Oakton, Virginia 22124