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Walter J. Kostecky Memorial Scholarship

Good Neighbors Credit Union offers this annual scholarship for our members who are in good standing that have completed at least one year of an accredited 2 or 4 year educational institution. We will award multiple scholarships in memory of Walter J. Kostecky, a dedicated credit union volunteer.

See below for the 2025 eligibility requirements, project prompt and submission details. Applications due July 15th. 

Application Details

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Must be members in good standing at the Good Neighbors Credit Union.
  2. Must have COMPLETED at least one year in an accredited two or four year educational institution.
  3. Scholarship funds must be used at an accredited two or four year educational institution.
  4. Only one application per student may be submitted.

Your Application:

  1. Please provide the following information: name, address, phone number, email address, name of college, date enrolled, major and/or degree sought, expected graduation date.
  2. Submit a college transcript including GPA with your application. The transcript may be “unofficial” but MUST be included.
  3. Respond to the scholarship topic prompt. Must be original work.
  4. Include the following certification with your application: “I certify that this information is true, complete, and accurate. I authorize the release of this information to confirm and/or verify this application. I authorize the release of my name, school, and any award granted in public and media announcements. In addition, I give permission to duplicate my application packet for processing and evaluation by the Scholarship Committee”.

Questions about your eligibility? Email us at marketing@goodneighborscu.com

Prompt:

You may respond to the topic prompt below in the form of any artistic medium, PowerPoint presentation, musical offering, video, or written essay (minimum 500 words for essay). Use your imagination!

TOPIC: “Building a Fairer Future”

Good Neighbors Credit Union is a member-owned cooperative. Cooperatives operate with values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.

For this project, we invite you to reflect on the value of Equity. We encourage you to take time to research real-life examples of equity in action. Tell us, what does equity mean to you, and why is it important? What barriers do you see that prevent people from having equal opportunities?

Next, envision a more equitable society. What changes would you make in your school, community, or the world to help ensure fairness and opportunity for all?

How can young people take the lead in creating change?

Please use clear examples and check for spelling and grammar.

Submissions:

Email completed applications to MARKETING@GOODNEIGHBORSCU.COM

Applications are due July 15, 2025

 

Applications may also be mailed or delivered to:

Good Neighbors Credit Union

ATTN: Scholarship Committee / Marketing

30 Brunswick Road, Depew, NY 14043

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