Superior Foundation Announces Third Year of Scholarship Program & First-Time Homebuyer Grant

The Superior Foundation is pleased to announce that it has approved $30,000 in funding to award up to thirty $1,000 scholarships this spring. Any Superior Credit Union member who meets the scholarship eligibility requirements is welcome to apply.

“We are excited to offer this opportunity to our members,” said Pam Shaw, Executive Director. “As an organization, we believe education is the key to a bright future. This scholarship program will allow us to assist our members as they continue their educational pursuits. Giving back to the communities we serve is a priority for us, and we look forward to awarding these scholarships to deserving students.”

Applicant must be a member of Superior Credit Union and a full-time student enrolled at an accredited technical school, college, or university. These scholarships are intended for a student who has shown success in furthering their education beyond high school. Therefore, applicants must have completed at least one semester at an accredited technical school, college, or university and have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA.

Applications are open until 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, April 1.

Scholarship Criteria      Application

For the fourth consecutive year, Superior Credit Union is providing down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers through the SuperiorFirst Program. The program provides 125 first-time homebuyers a grant of up to $2,000 to purchase their first home.

This year, Superior Credit Union and the Superior Foundation are teaming up to provide a total of $250,000 to fund the SuperiorFirst Program.

“Purchasing your first home can be overwhelming,” said Phil Buell, President and CEO. “We’re delighted to provide funds for creating home ownership opportunities for our members. Purchasing your home generates long-term wealth and we are committed to helping members realize their dream of owning their home.”

Superior Credit Union is the mortgage leader in West Central Ohio, offering a range of products from conventional and adjustable-rate mortgages to construction, FHA and VA loans.

Interested members can find more information on SuperiorCU.com.

First-Time Home Buyer flyer

About The Superior Foundation

The Superior Foundation, Inc. was established in 2014 with a gift from the members of Superior Credit Union, Inc. The Superior Foundation is a not-for-profit private foundation established to support programs that benefit the communities served by Superior Credit Union. The mission of the Superior Foundation is to fund programs that are focused on creating financial stability for individuals and families in the communities they serve.

 About Superior Credit Union

Superior Credit Union, Inc., headquartered in Lima, Ohio, is a member-owned financial cooperative that serves nearly 100,000 members at 24 Western Ohio offices. With assets of over $1.2 billion, the credit union provides consumer and mortgage loans, real estate brokerage, investment and retirement planning, insurance services, checking and savings accounts, and small business services and loans. Superior was recently named the #1 Best-Performing Credit Union in Ohio by S&P Global Market Intelligence. For more information about Superior Credit Union, please visit superiorcu.com.