2025 FCSU Scholarships Available Now

FCSU supports its youth with over $142,000 in annual scholarships.

2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES and APPLICATIONS:

Catholic GRADE School scholarship application (5-8) – $500
Catholic HIGH School scholarship application  – $1,000
COLLEGE scholarship application – $1,500
GRADUATE School scholarship application – $1,500
VOCATIONAL/TRADE Schools scholarship application – $1,000

Applicants must have a minimum of $5,000 of reserve insurance (Ordinary Whole Life, Twenty Pay Whole Life, or Single Premium Whole Life), or minimum of $25,000 JEP policy (on new policy), or minimum of $1,000 of Juvenile Life Savings, or minimum of $500 in an annuity or Coverdell IRA with the FCSU for at least three years prior to April 1st of the year in which they are applying.

Applicants are eligible to win once in each of the 5 categories.

For Rules & Requirements please click on each category above.

2025 FCSU Scholarship applications must be received by March 20, 2025.  For more info call us at 800-533-6682 ext. 114.

 

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THE JEDNOTA BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION, INC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

THE COMMITTEE  AWARDS UP TO TEN (10) $500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CANDIDATES WHO BEST SATISFY THE AWARD CRITERIA. Applicants, even those who are previous recipients of this scholarship, may apply yearly.

Jednota Benevolent Foundation Award Criteria:

Any individual of Slovak descent and Catholic faith who is currently enrolled in college or another post secondary educational institution is eligible for a Scholarship.

Applicants will be required to describe accomplishments they believe would qualify them for recognition in general, and specifically, accomplishments in the areas of:

• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service to school, church and community

Applicants will also be required to provide:

• An official high school or college transcript of grades and all standardized test scores achieved, including all ACT or SAT scores; (if applicable)
• One (1) letter of recommendation authored by a teacher, counselor, administrator or an employment supervisor familiar with the applicant;
• Examples of applicant’s community involvement;
• A list and description of leadership positions held by applicant;
• A list of awards received by applicant for scholastic excellence, community involvement, or leadership ability;
• A description of the applicant’s academic or career objectives;
• A statement demonstrating an applicant’s need for education financing.

Applications will be available in August 2025

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Stephen C. Matula Scholarship for 15 college students of Slovak heritage.

First Catholic Slovak Union announces a $4,000 Stephen C. Matula Scholarship for 15 college students of SLOVAK HERITAGE.

Who can apply?

Applicants of Slovak heritage are eligible to apply as high school seniors, or during any year of full-time enrollment in an accredited
College/University. Applicants can apply each year in college (up to 4 years).

Winners will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee and checks will be payable to the winner’s educational institution after submitting proof of college enrollment.

Winners must provide a report on their progress in college, including transcript and a summary of use of the funds by the end of the school year.

Applicants must complete and sign an official Scholarship application obtained from a branch officer, the Home Office or download below and mail it to:
Stephen C. Matula Scholarship,  FCSU, 6611 Rockside Rd, #300, Independence, OH 44131. Applicants must provide a high-resolution headshot photo and also email it to scholarship@fcsu.com.

Applications will be available in March 2025.

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Attention Previous Scholarship Winners

$3,000 paid-up policy for the FCSU Scholarship winners
As a winner of the FCSU Scholarship program, you are entitled to receive a $3,000.00 paid-up policy.

Please provide the copy of your college diploma and a completed Life Insurance Application form which can be printed at https://www.fcsu.com/forms/ under Insurance Applications. ( Insurance Applications (JEP Only). Please select the state in which you reside.

Complete, sign and mail back to our office for processing.

Upon receipt of your completed application and a copy of your diploma, we will issue you a policy.

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Branch 746 Scholarship

FCSU Branch 746 Scholarship was established to award a one-time $1,500 scholarship to eligible Branch 746 members to assist them with their educational pursuits.

To apply, please complete the following steps.

The deadline to apply is April 30th. Scholarship awards will be announced by September 1st. Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered for a scholarship but are encouraged to re-apply at a future date.

Jednota Branch 746 Scholarship eligibility:
• Must be a member of Branch 746 with paid up life insurance premium of $5,000 or more;
• Of Slovak descent and Catholic faith;
• Currently accepted and/or enrolled in full-time college, another post-secondary educational institution, or vocational institution;
• High school senior student through junior year of college, post-secondary and/or vocational institution.
• Past Branch 746 Scholarship recipients are not eligible as this is a one-time scholarship.

Application criteria:
Applicants will be required to describe accomplishments they believe would qualify them for recognition in general, and specifically, accomplishments in the areas of:
• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service to school, church and community
• Involvement in Jednota Branch 746 (applicant should have attended at minimum one meeting and/or event in the current or previous calendar the year of application)

How to Apply:
1. Submit a copy of your high school, college, or vocational institution transcript of grades;
2. Provide one (1) letter of recommendation authored by a teacher, counselor, administrator or an employment supervisor familiar with the applicant;
3. Compose an essay (minimum 250 words) describing your background; community involvement; scholastic excellence; leadership ability; and career objectives;
4. Submit a copy of paid-up life insurance of $5,000 or more or letter from home office confirming such contract.

Submission details:

Email the completed materials referenced above to: JednotaBranch746@gmail.com by April 30th with “SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION” in the subject line. Only complete applications will be considered. If you have questions, please send your inquiries to the above address.

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