Scholarships
The Service CU Impact Foundation is committed to assisting students in pursuing a higher education and preparing for an exciting future.
In 2025, the Service CU Impact Foundation Board of Directors will award $110,000 in scholarships to high school seniors, college students, and adult learners, including one $5,000 Robert Irvine Culinary Impact Scholarship to a student pursuing a career in the culinary arts.
The scholarship program is open to those planning to attend or currently attending a two- or four-year college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must be members of Service Credit Union or the dependent of a member (parent or grandparent). The Foundation will award scholarships in the amounts of $2,500 and $5,000.
Scholarship applications for 2025 open on February 1, 2025 and close on April 30, 2025.
- High school seniors, college students, and adult learners can apply here.
- Culinary students seeking the Robert Irvine Culinary Impact Scholarship can apply here.
For more information on the scholarship program, including eligibility, please view this page.
Robert Irvine Culinary Impact Scholarship
In 2024, the Impact Foundation awarded its inaugural Robert Irvine Culinary Impact Scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing an education in the culinary arts. The scholarship was named in honor of celebrity chef Robert Irvine, founder of the Robert Irvine Foundation which is dedicated to giving back to military, veterans and first responders. The Robert Irvine Foundation is a longtime partner of the Service CU Impact Foundation, having worked together since the Foundation’s inaugural signature event, the Golf Charity Classic.
The first recipient of the $5,000 scholarship is Ashton McMahon who is studying culinary arts at White Mountains Community College in Berlin, NH. He was surprised with the scholarship by celebrity chef Robert Irvine and Service Credit Union President & CEO David Araujo during the Impact Foundation’s annual Spring Gala. He aspires to become a chef or start his own catering business, driven by his passion for making people happy with food.
The Robert Irvine Culinary Impact Scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend, or students already attending a two- or four-year university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, including adult continuing learners. To qualify, applicants must be members of or a dependent of a member of Service Credit Union.
Congratulations to our 2025 scholarship recipients!
$5,000 winners include:
- Anabelle Cattabriga, University of South Carolina
- Ayden Corrigan, University of New Hampshire
- Benjamin Limperis, Boston College
- Corinne Kelly, Regis College
- Evan Bostwick, Stonehill College
- Margaret Mello, Providence College
- Maria Tortorelli, Fanciscan University of Steubenville
- Marlon Pinto, University of New Hampshire
- Raisa Christie, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Tessa Tenasco, University of Hartford
$2,500 winners include:
- Benjamin Britton, University of Pittsburgh
- Caleb Yates, Great Bay Community College
- Cecilia Geyer, Marquette University
- Erin Devine, University of New England
- Esher Swanson, University of New Hampshire
- Hannah Cormier, The George Washington University Law School
- Irie Lou Youanan Dominique Bia, University of Maryland Global Campus
- Isabelle Walz, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Jacqueline Collins, The University of Chicago
- Jake Pitre, University of New Hampshire
- Lindsay Lee, University of New Hampshire
- Luke Dorow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Madison Liakas, Lakes Region Community College
- Nathan Johnston, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
- Nina Ellingson, Connecticut College
- Olivia Labbe, Empire Beauty School
- Parker Bienvenue-Cernuda, St. Anselm College
- Rachel Poulin, University of New Hampshire
- Sarah Mackie, Endicott College
- Sebastian Gannon, Emory University
- Sienna Montenegro, Georgetown University
- Teagan Wilson, University of Rhode Island
$5,000 Robert Irvine Culinary Impact winner:
- Madeleine Plante, Johnson & Wales University
Testimonials
We love to hear from students who have benefited from a Service CU Impact Foundation scholarship! Here is what some of our award recipients have said:
Ben B.
“I’m grateful for The Service CU Impact Foundation because it will help ease the financial stress of college for my family and me. This scholarship will help me pursue my education at the University of Pittsburgh in the Swanson School of Engineering. This scholarship will help me focus more on my studies and enjoy other aspects of college life, such as community involvement, professional relationships, and extracurricular participation.”
“I want to thank you so much—not once, but twice! Your scholarship helped me cover my first year of college, and now, as I start my junior year, you’ve blessed me with a second scholarship. Your continued support makes all the difference in my life! My dental program is tough, with lots of science classes and clinic hours, and your generosity has allowed me to focus on my studies and caring for my patients instead of stressing about money. I honestly can’t thank you enough for your support and for helping me make my dreams come true!“
“I am immensely grateful for the Service CU Impact Foundation! As a first generation law student, this scholarship has aided in helping mitigate the financial burdens associated with obtaining a Juris Doctor and allowed me to further pursue my passion for advocacy within law. Your generosity has inspired me to give back to my community and aid in forging better futures for others.”
“The Service CU Impact Foundation Scholarship will allow me to focus on my classes at RPI without financial worries. I am beyond grateful to be chosen as a recipient, as this scholarship will help me successfully complete my biomedical engineering degree!”
“I am honored to be a recipient of the Service CU Impact Foundation scholarship. This support not only eases the financial burden of pursuing higher education but also inspires me to continue striving toward my goals. This fall, I will be attending the University of New Hampshire to study Biomedical Engineering. I’m passionate about using science and innovation to improve lives, and this scholarship brings me one step closer to that dream. Thank you for investing in students like me!”
Luke D.
“This coming fall, I am going to be studying Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I’ve always wanted to be an engineer. My goal is to go to become a leader in developing, creating and improving systems that will make a difference in the world. Your scholarship helps me believe in myself more, because I realize that someone out there is confident that I have the potential to make a difference. I appreciate this more than you could ever imagine!”
Parker B.
“Thank you Service CU Impact Foundation! This scholarship will help ease the financial burden of my education and allow me to focus on my goals of achieving academic excellence in the classroom, while competing at the highest level I can on the soccer field! I truly appreciate the investment you have made in my future. Thank you for believing in my potential. I am so grateful for your generosity as I look to give back some day with my degree in the Health Sciences Field. Thank you again!” – Parker B.
Julia M.
“I’d like to personally thank you for playing a role in making my dream of attending Loyola University Maryland come true. With your generous contribution to my education, it makes my goal of being a business professional much more attainable.”
Emily A.
“I completed an incredible fall semester at UMass Amherst and I’m looking forward to continuing my educational journey which I am able to do thanks to your help. I made the Dean’s list and am thrilled to share that I will be studying abroad in Spain this summer! I am excited to be studying Education and Spanish with the hope of one day making a positive impact in the community and supporting youth as you have done for me. Additionally, with lower financial stress I have been able to engage in extracurriculars at school like the Ballroom Dance Team where I have found an incredible group of people and a new passion. Thank you for helping me pursue my dreams and goals!”
Aimee B.
“As a military spouse stationed overseas, money can be tight and oftentimes the financial burden of education makes it nearly impossible. The scholarship I received from the Service CU Impact Foundation has allowed me to continue my Masters in Nonprofit Management even through a PCS move. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and continue giving back to my community.”
Aimee B.
“I am so grateful for this scholarship. It allowed me to attend my first semester at UNH at no cost, which helped me focus on being the best student I could be, and seizing all the opportunities I could!”
Ashley B.
“The Service CU Impact Foundation scholarship pushed me to continue through my MSN program by assisting financially so that I could focus on my degree! Thank you, Service CU Impact Foundation!”
Isabella V.
“This scholarship allowed me to attend my first year of college debt free. It made choosing my college easier, as it opened up more options. I am proud to be attending RPI debt free thanks to the Service CU Impact Foundation!”
Olivia B.
“This scholarship has allowed me to continue my education at the University of Vermont, where in my first semester I achieved a 4.0 GPA and continued to serve the community by becoming the Sustainability Chair of my university’s FeelGood chapter, an organization that works to end world hunger. These endeavors align with the goals of the Service CU Impact Foundation and I am very grateful for their support in reaching my goals!”
Soren R.
“The Service CU Impact Foundation scholarship has allowed me to focus more on my studies and fieldwork without worry. Because of this support, I am well on my way to becoming an effective social worker and giving back to my community! I am so thankful for the help that the Foundation has given to students like me.”
Madison B.
“I am so grateful for the Service CU Impact Foundation’s community outreach with the scholarship program. My scholarship award has helped me to pursue my education this year at the beautiful University of Vermont.”
Maddie P.
“My family and I are grateful beyond words and this will help us out tremendously. This award has motivated me to be the best person and student that I can be, which I will be sure to carry with me into college.”
Molly R.
“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity your organization has provided for me. I am already making progress in service impact at Berry College through clubs such as the Red Cross Club on campus. I look forward to expanding my impact with the assistance of your foundation. Thank you for all that you do for me and others.”
“Your scholarship truly had a great impact on my success this first semester – I even made the Dean’s list! I’m extremely excited for this next semester and I can’t thank you all enough for helping to realize this fantastic opportunity!”