Scholarships
Helping students achieve life
scholarships for high school and college students
In 1998 we created the Donald K. Rhine Scholarship to honor the legacy of Reliant’s founder and first CEO. Each year, we award scholarships of up to $3,000 to high school and college students who exemplify the credit union philosophy, “people helping people.”
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$25,000
Funds awarded from the Donald K. Rhine scholarship to students in 2025
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$286,750
Funds awarded from the Donald K. Rhine scholarship to students since 1998
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265
Students awarded Donald K. Rhine scholarships since 1998
Applying for our Scholarship
The application deadline for the Donald K. Rhine Scholarship has passed.
For more information about the Donald K. Rhine scholarship, email scholarships@reliantcu.com or call us at 800-724-9282. Recipients will be notified by April 30, 2026.
other scholarships we support
NYCUA Statewide Scholarship
The NYCUA scholarships are awarded in amounts ranging between $750 and $1,500 and may be used at a two- or four-year accredited educational institution.
The application deadline for the NYCUA Statewide Scholarship has passed.
For more information, email scholarships@reliantcu.com or give us a call at 800-724-9282. Recipients will be notified in May, 2026.
NYCUA Rochester Chapter Scholarship
The Rochester Chapter of the New York Credit Union Association awards a minimum of $10,000 in scholarship funds to outstanding high school seniors.
A student applying must:
- Be a Reliant member.
- Be a college-bound high school senior at the time of application.
- Attend either a two- or four-year accredited educational institution for the first time in the fall of 2026.
- Complete the application and required essay, and obtain the required transcripts.
- Sign the paperwork and get the signature of a parent or guardian as well.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026.
For more information, email scholarships@reliantcu.com or give us a call at 800-724-9282. Recipients will be notified on or before May 1, 2026.
Moore than a Race
In 2010, we started a 5K fundraiser to raise additional money for the Donald K. Rhine scholarship program. Since its inception, the race has raised over $169,500 to support the scholarship program.
Learn more about our impact
Community involvement, member volunteers, local impact — find out more.
