CEFCU Member Appreciation Scholarships are now available for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Students attending Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois; Illinois Central College (ICC) in East Peoria, Illinois; and Illinois State University (ISU) and Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois, are eligible.

All scholarship candidates must be a CEFCU member with at least six months of current, positive account history. Check with the Financial Aid Office at your school regarding the specific application process and application deadlines.

We encourage all students to apply for federal aid first. More information on FAFSA is available at cefcu.studentchoice.org/support. Then, if federal aid, scholarships, and savings aren't enough to pay for college, a Private Student Loan from CEFCU can help.

To schedule a one-on-one consultation to complete the FAFSA, learn more about financial aid, or to get help finding out where to start on your college journey, please review our available resources at cefcu.studentchoice.org/support.