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2026 People Helping People Scholarship Program

HFCU will award four $2,000 scholarships in 2026. The deadline is April 3, 2026. Applicants must be an HFCU member, a senior at a high school in HFCU’s field of membership, and continuing their education at an accredited institution or trade school. Applicants must demonstrate in an essay how their past actions and future plans align with the HFCU’s philosophy of “People Helping People.”

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Successful communities are the backbone for successful individuals. When people have accessible resources and support, they have opportunities to thrive. 

We are proud to partner with organizations working tirelessly to serve their communities. Through both sponsorships and grants, HFCU provides the financial support needed to continue these efforts. 

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SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT

  • The Arts and Sciences

  • Economic Development

  • Educational Issues and Programs 

  • Health and Human Services

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GRANT SUPPORT

  • Education: Programs that encourage and support higher education or financial literacy

  • Food: Programs that directly provide food or that are creating innovative ways to provide access to food  

  • Health: Programs that address specific mental, physical, or financial health needs  

  • Housing: Programs that address temporary and permanent housing needs