Are you looking to take the next step in your education or career path? SAFE offers an annual scholarship opportunity to its members and members of Corning Credit Union. Whether your goal is to focus on higher education, enlist, or anything in between, scholarship applications are accepted each spring.



Program Summary


Each year, the StraightTalk® Association for Financial Empowerment (SAFE) awards a minimum of $20,000 in scholarships to hard-working individuals looking to further their education or career. Ideal candidates value and make contributions toward:


  • Helping people
  • Serving the underserved
  • Making an impact in and giving back to their community

 

Program Eligibility


The SAFE Scholarship Program is open to any SAFE member or Corning Credit Union member who is in good standing and over the age of 16, and has established plans in the next 12 months to take the next step in their education, development, or career, including vocational studies and/or military enrollment. Please note, past recipients of a SAFE scholarship are not eligible for a second award.



    Application Process

    Applications are now closed. Congratulations to our 2025 winners!


    Laine Barber

    Rohan Amin

    Corinne DeFilippo

    Aubrie Burke

    Adam Politi

    Jeremiah Parker

    Sophia ReSue

    Emma O.

    Julia Lopez

    Kensley Johnson


    Full listing of past winners

    Scholarship Application Review Committee

    We are always seeking SAFE member volunteers to join our Scholarship Application Review Committee to assist with reviewing and scoring applications. If you're interested in learning more, please click here.