GF-BIGscholarship

This scholarship was initiated by Ms. Sarah Fleming, a long-time member of FedChoice Federal Credit Union. The Guy Fleming Educational Scholarship celebrates the legacy of Mr. Guy Fleming and underscores the vital role of financial education for young individuals. Ms. Fleming passionately believes in the transformative power of education and aims to create more opportunities for deserving students from underserved communities. The FedChoice Charitable Foundation (FCF) is partnering with Blacks In Government (BIG) to promote this scholarship program nationwide.

Program Highlights:

• Ten $1,000 Educational Scholarships: In its third year, we are proud to offer ten scholarships to college-bound or trade school-bound high school seniors.
• Eligibility: Any college-bound or trade school-bound high school senior from a Title 1 School nationwide can apply.
• Winners Announcement: Scholarship recipients will be announced in early August 2026
• Winner’s Expectations: All winners will be requested to provide a photo and short Bio for advertising.
  

Student Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Applicants must:

• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Plan to attend a post-secondary institution (university, college, or trade school) in the fall of 2026 and provide an acceptance letter.
• Include a recommendation letter from their school counselor and/or teacher.

Application Process:

To apply, students must write a concise up to 500-word essay (topics to be announced soon).

Note on AI Usage: Limited use of AI (less than 15%) is permitted for initial idea generation only. All analysis, personal reflections, and final composition must be entirely your own work.

Applicants Must:

• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Plan to attend a post-secondary institution (university, college, or trade school) in the fall of 2026 and provide an acceptance letter.
• Include a recommendation letter from their school counselor and/or teacher.

Application Process:
To apply, students must:

1. Write a concise up to 500-word essay on one of the following topics:

Essay Theme:

“Building the Next 250 Years: How Financial Literacy Empowers Future Leaders”

As we look ahead to the next 250 years, financial literacy remains a powerful tool that shapes strong, equitable communities and prepares future leaders for informed decision-making. Organizations like Blacks in Government (BIG) and FedChoice Federal Credit Union, through its FedChoice Charitable Foundation, demonstrate how financial education and advocacy can transform lives. Together, these organizations illustrate how financial literacy builds confidence, opportunity, and leadership—empowering today’s students to help shape a stronger, more financially resilient America over the next 250 years.

Students should include the following:

1. Explain why financial literacy is important for the future — personally, professionally, and for society.
2. Describe how financially educated leaders can shape the next 250 years, helping build stronger, more resilient communities.
3. Explain how Blacks in Government (BIG) supports equity and professional development for Black government employees, and how FedChoice Federal Credit Union and the FedChoice Charitable Foundation advance financial empowerment through community financial literacy programs and scholarships.

Submit application and essay online at www.fedchoicegives.org/GF-BIGscholarship by 11:59 pm Central Standard Time Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Note on AI Usage: Limited use of AI (less than 15%) is permitted for initial idea generation only. All analysis, personal reflections, and final composition must be entirely your own work.

Point of Contact:

For further information, contact Deena Sheppard, BIG’s Guy Fleming Scholarship Committee Chair at deena.sheppard@bigrv.org.