Our 2026 Professional Certification Scholarships program is underway for four Library of Congress FCU members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pursuing a certification from an accredited institution or recognized training provider?<\/strong> Take advantage of this opportunity. To be eligible, complete the online application, include achievements, community activities and a brief essay. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM EST, August 31, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will award each of the four selected recipients with $500 Professional Certification Scholarships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2026 Professional Certification Scholarship Application Period ends August 31, 2026. LCFCU Professional Certification Scholarship 2026 Official Rules<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\tOfficial Rules<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\tClick for Online Application<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\tRead about our 2025 Winners<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n We are excited to announce the 2026 Library of Congress FCU Scholarship Winners<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n Our Undergraduate Winners<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each scholarship winner is awarded a $2,000 scholarship toward their academic achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Winners are Kelsey Garrity<\/strong> and Arrington Ward Jr.<\/strong> and both 2025 Masters\u2019 Degree Scholarships Winners to honor the Library of Congress are Sireice Edward<\/strong> and Michael Simiele<\/strong>. Each scholarship winner is awarded a $2,000 scholarship toward their academic achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kelsey Garrity<\/strong><\/strong>, 2025 Scholarship Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n “My first year of college has been amazing so far, and I\u2019ve really loved getting involved both academically and on campus. I\u2019m currently studying Biochemistry & Molecular Biology\/ Biotechnology, while earning a minor in pharmacology and toxicology. During my short amount of time here, I\u2019ve had the opportunity to contribute to research in the Zhang Lab, where we apply engineering principles to cerebrovascular physiology to better understand brain function. In the lab, I\u2019ve been using advanced imaging along with cellular and molecular techniques to study neurovascular signaling in mouse models during natural behaviors, which has been an incredibly rewarding experience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside of research, I recently started working at the Breslin Center, which has been a great way to stay connected to campus life. This semester I also began volunteering at Sparrow Hospital in the neuroscience unit. These experiences have really helped me grow and adjust to campus life, and I\u2019m excited to continue building on them.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Arrington Ward Jr<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, 2025 Scholarship Winner – First-year business management student attending North Carolina A&T State University<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “During my time in college, I have met amazing people I consider close friends, excelled in classes where I received a 4.0 GPA<\/strong>, and met so many people. The fall semester was great, at first it was hard to differentiate academic life and personal life, but in the end, you’ll get the hang of it. The fall semester seemed like yesterday. Regarding the spring semester, it’s been very fast. I can’t believe in two weeks I’ll be taking my final exams and heading home.The spring semester is going to be the hardest semester by far. But I have an amazing support system and great professors, and I have been able to continue my efforts of being in high academic standing. I love my college, and I’m glad I chose an HBCU.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I would like to thank the Library of Congress Federal Credit Union for selecting me as a scholar, as it alleviates financial stress and burden for paying for college. <\/em>This message is to future applicants: please apply! Apply to this scholarship and any others you see, and make sure you have fun in your senior year; it’s going to go by quickly.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Melanie Jones<\/strong>, 2024 Scholarship Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n “My first year at Vanderbilt<\/strong> has been an exciting and rewarding journey, filled with opportunities to grow academically and personally. As a double major in Culture, Advocacy, and Leadership and Human Organizational Development, I’ve been able to engage deeply with my studies while exploring my interests outside the classroom. One of my favorite memories so far was attending the Vanderbilt vs. Alabama football game, where we unexpectedly won and got to storm the field and take down the goal post, such an unforgettable experience! I’ve also had the chance to get involved in organizations like The Nashville Food Project, Pi Beta Phi, and Dore for a Day, which have allowed me to connect with others and contribute to causes I care about. In addition to my campus activities, I’ve had a blast exploring Nashville with my friends, discovering new spots and making lasting memories. Overall, my first year has been filled with personal growth, meaningful growth, and unforgettable connections.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Samuel Sharp<\/strong>, 2024 Scholarship Winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n “I\u2019ve had an incredible first year at Syracuse<\/strong> and feel very fortunate to be part of the Whitman and Falk College communities. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Academically, I\u2019ve maintained a 3.95 GPA while pursuing a dual major in Sport Management and Finance. I\u2019ve also become actively involved in several campus organizations. Through the Syracuse Sport Group, I\u2019ve worked on NIL campaigns with athletes and brands, gaining hands-on industry experience. I\u2019m also a member of the Sport Management Club, where we raised over $59,000 for Rescue Mission through our annual charity auction. In terms of my experiences outside of Falk, I\u2019m involved in TAMID, a business organization that connects students with Israeli startups, and I\u2019m currently participating in the Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summit, a year-long professional development program.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\tRead About the 2024 Scholarship Recipients<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n We are proud to offer a scholarship opportunity to TWO graduating high school seniors within our credit union membership. We will award two exemplary students pursuing four-year or two-year undergraduate degrees at an accredited college, university, technical or trade school during the first year of study with $2,000 scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We also proudly offer a scholarship opportunity to TWO Masters degree candidates within our credit union membership. We will award two exemplary students pursuing Masters degrees (for example MS, MLS, MLIS) in Library Science at an accredited college or university during the first year of study with $2,000 scholarships. Both Masters scholarships are awarded to honor the Librarian of Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Our Masters\u2019 Degree Winners<\/strong> to honor the Librarian of Congress are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Two $2,000 Masters’ Scholarship Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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