TAMPA, Fla. — Graduating seniors in Hillsborough County will have an opportunity to receive financial support for their education through the 2027 Suncoast Credit Union Scholars program.
Through a partnership with the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, Hillsborough Education Foundation will award nine scholarships to Class of 2027 graduates who demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and a passion for learning.
The Suncoast Credit Union Scholars program brings together Suncoast Credit Union, the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations and local education foundations to help students continue their education after high school. Local education foundations are positioned to identify students in their communities and connect scholarship support with students who can benefit from the investment.
Applications are now open and must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2027. Eligible students can learn more and apply here.
“Scholarships can make a meaningful difference for students as they take the next step after high school,” said Anna Corman, President and CEO of Hillsborough Education Foundation “For students facing financial barriers, this support can help make their educational goals more attainable, and we are grateful to Suncoast Credit Union Foundation for its continued investment in the futures of Hillsborough County students.”
The Suncoast Credit Union Scholars program reflects the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation’s long-standing commitment to supporting education and helping young people reach their potential.
“Students across Florida have talent, ambition and plans for their futures, and strong partnerships can help put those plans within reach,” said Amity Schuyler, president and CEO of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. “Through Suncoast Credit Union’s investment and the local knowledge of education foundations, scholarship dollars can reach students in their own communities and help them move forward with confidence.”
The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation supports initiatives that promote the education, health, and emotional well-being of children. Since its inception in 1990, the Foundation has contributed more than $63 million to organizations and initiatives serving children and families.
About Hillsborough Education Foundation
Every child deserves access to the best possible education — and the teachers, tools, and trusted mentors they need to succeed. But today, this fundamental right remains out of reach for too many young people in our community. Hillsborough Education Foundation works to ensure every student in Hillsborough County receives an outstanding public education that equips them for a fulfilling future. By unlocking opportunities for students, investing in teachers, and strengthening public schools, we’ll make Hillsborough County Public Schools one of the best places to learn and teach, where 100% of students graduate with the ability to pursue anything they can dream. Learn more and join us at educationfoundation.com
About the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations:
The Consortium is the membership organization for Florida’s school district-wide local education foundations. Established in 1987, the Consortium connects individuals, organizations, and financial resources to build the capacity and effectiveness of Florida’s local education foundations. The Consortium manages the nation’s only 1:1 legislative match for education foundation initiatives and a variety of privately funded grant programs. To learn more about the Consortium or connect with any member local education foundation, visit https://educationfoundationsfl.org.
About Suncoast Credit Union
Suncoast Credit Union is the largest credit union in Florida, the seventh largest in the United States by membership and the 10th largest by assets, with more than $22 billion in assets. Chartered in 1934 as Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union, Suncoast operates 98 full-service branches and serves more than 1.5 million members statewide. As a community credit union, anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Suncoast’s service area is eligible for membership. In August 2026, members of Launch Credit Union approved a merger with Suncoast. Launch will operate as Launch, a Branch of Suncoast Credit Union, during the transition period while the organizations work toward full operational integration by mid-2027. Guided by its “people helping people” philosophy, Suncoast is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves. Since 1990, the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has raised and donated more than $68 million to organizations and initiatives that support the health, education, and emotional well-being of children. For more information, visit suncoast.com or follow us on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
