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 being accepted!

To apply, please download, complete, and submit the PDF below. Completed applications can be submitted to any Corning Credit Union branch or by mail to:

StraightTalk Association for Financial Empowerment

Attn: Scholarship Program

14 East Market Street, Suite 212

Corning, NY 14830

Application deadline is April 30, 2026. After submitting your application, you will be contacted by May 31st, either by phone or email, with your application result.

ONLY IF SELECTED for a scholarship, you will be asked to provide the following before any award is distributed:

 - A completed and signed W-9

- Proof of enrollment or acceptance (college or trade school bill, course schedule, etc.)

- A copy of your government issued identification

All required information must be received by SAFE by June 15th.

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.