$tarting Off Right application

We're offering $1,250 scholarships to 16 high school seniors this year because we believe in the connection between education and well-being. It boosts resiliency. It increases earning potential. It equips us with skills to make our community a better place.

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must be enrolled in a trade, vocational, certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree program in fall 2026.

This need-based scholarship supports individuals who share Numerica's commitment to enhancing lives, fulfilling dreams, and building communities.

Important 2026 scholarship dates:

• Applications open: February 1
• Applications close: February 28
• Applicants notified of award decision: April 1

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a Numerica member in good standing
• High school senior entering into a trade, vocational, certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree program in the fall of 2026
• Provide 2 letters of recommendation from different sources (i.e. teacher, coach, manager, nonprofit, pastor, or school counselor)
• Meet minimum 150-word count on all narrative application questions
• Provide a copy of an acceptance letter from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher education
• Provide Student Aid Index (SAI) score or explanation of lack of SAI score
• Complete Preparing to Pay for College quiz and attach a screenshot of the confirmation screen
• Study guide for the quiz: Preparing to Pay for College workbook

Want to learn more about the application process, selection criteria, and all things scholarship? Check out our rules and regulations.