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Submit your story! Tell us why you deserve to win!
Our 2025 scholarship applications are now officially closed, and we are so grateful for the incredible students who shared their stories and dreams with us. While this year’s recipients have been selected, we invite you to watch a special video featuring our judges as they share their own inspirational journeys and the impact this program has had on them. Their experiences serve as a reminder of the power of education and perseverance. If you weren’t able to apply this year, we encourage you to stay tuned and look out for next year’s scholarship opportunities.
Open a Go Student Checking Account, qualify for the Cash Academy offer
and enter to win a $2,090 graduation shopping spree
Submit your story! Tell us why you deserve to win!
Your essay response will account for 50% of your final application score – therefore you will want to take these few extra steps to ensure your essay stands out! Hover over the icons below to learn more.
"Going to medical school is my dream, and being selected for this scholarship gets me one step closer to making my dream a reality."
- Emily H, University of Florida
“By awarding me the 2022 GTE Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden for student expenses, and I will be able to focus on my education and put all my energy into doing well in my classes and continuing to build on my volunteer experiences.”
- Kenlee M, University of Florida
"[GTE] helped pay for my tuition, allowing me to pay for housing on campus."
- Kennedy B, University of South Florida
Scholarship selections are made by an independent committee consisting of diverse business and educational community leaders. Winners are chosen based on academic achievement, demonstration of leadership abilities, and their commitment to community service and activities. Students that exemplify these traits are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted every year from February through June, with winners announced in August.
To assure complete impartiality in the selection of recipients and to maintain a high level of professionalism, the program is administered by a GTE Scholarship Team and applications are scored by an independent panel of judges. Additionally, an external firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship programs helps to collect, organize, and store all applications.
For additional information regarding the scholarship program, please read through the FAQs below or email us at scholarships@gtefinancial.org.
If you are notified as a recipient of the scholarship, you must provide GTE with a proof of enrollment for the upcoming year at a university/college/trade school. Once GTE Financial receives your proof of enrollment, we will fund your corresponding university/college/trade school office (i.e. Financial Aid or Bursar's Office), appearing as a reimbursement from GTE Financial on your tuition bill.
Please email scholarships@gtefinancial.org for specific questions and/or additional information.
June 1, 2025
Winners will be announced in July.
An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering:
Decisions of the selection committees are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be provided.
Notifications are sent to recipients and applicants not selected to receive an award by email approximately two months after the final deadline.
Note: Your email address will only be used to communicate with you about your scholarship applications or other opportunities administered by GTE Financial. We will not provide your email address to any third-parties.
Tax laws vary by country. In the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against your scholarship award. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for more guidance. You may also consult IRS Publication 970 for further information (http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf ).
Applicant’s scores are based on a 100 point system based on the following criteria:
A Member Identification number is issued upon becoming a member of GTE Financial.
After enrollment, your member number will be located on the upper left hand corner of your Online Banking homepage.
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
Note: The GTE Financial Board of Directors, the GTE Financial Supervisory Committee, the GTE Financial Executive Management Team, the GTE Financial Scholarship Selection Committee, any employee administering the scholarship program, or any family members of the above mentioned groups are not eligible to apply.
During the application process, we will request specific details on:
You should list your first choice on the application. If you are chosen to receive an award, it will be your responsibility to make certain GTE Financial is aware of your final school choice so that your check can be issued accordingly.