Education is priceless.
Our mission is to make a difference in the financial lives of our members. And what better way to do that than to help our members further their education? Over the past 20+ years, we’ve awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to our members.
Apply for an Ascend Scholarship
Ascend will award ten scholarships of $2,500 each to Ascend members. Scholarships will be awarded to five traditional and five non-traditional students for the 2026-2027 academic year. Find eligibility requirements below.
Please note: Your Ascend Digital Banking login credentials cannot be used to access the scholarship application portal. You will need to create a separate account through ISTS to begin your application.
The deadline to apply is February 27, 2026.
Scholarship FAQs
For a complete list of scholarship FAQs regarding eligibility, application requirements, and other important details, please click below.