Scholarships
Broadview granted a total of $150,000 in scholarships in 2023. Scholarships were awarded to 88 students to support their talents and advance their quest for knowledge.
Applications for 2023 scholarships closed on April 30, 2023. Winners will be notified by May 31.
A new round of scholarships will be available again next year. Check back during the spring of 2024 to learn how to apply!
Broadview Initiative Scholarships
$2,500 each, 10 Awarded
Eligibility: Members of CAP COM or SEFCU who are high school seniors or college students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or trade school.
Honoring: Credit union leaders for their dedication to Broadview’s legacy credit unions, board service, and for embracing the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.”
Paula Stopera, Robert Berroyer, John Ilacqua, Jean Myers, Weidner “Ed” Davis, Ed Gilligan, Dr. Carmen Cornute, Harold Horning, Judy DeLong, and Robert Cornute.
Required: Complete two essay questions and list volunteer activities when you submit your application.


Broadview on Campus Scholarships
$2,000 each, 8 Awarded
Eligibility: Members of CAP COM or SEFCU who are high school seniors or college students pursuing an undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Skidmore College, University at Albany, or University at Buffalo.
Required: Complete one essay question and list volunteer activities when you submit your application.
Broadview Inclusion Scholarships
$2,000 each, 8 Awarded
Eligibility: Members of CAP COM or SEFCU who are high school seniors or college students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited two-year or 4-year college, university, or trade school. This scholarship is for individuals of a historically excluded community based on race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
Required: Complete one essay question when you submit your application.


Broadview General Scholarships
$1,500 each, 62 Awarded
Eligibility: Members of CAP COM or SEFCU who are high school seniors or college students pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or trade school.
Required: Complete one essay question when you submit your application.
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You can help the Broadview Cares Foundation make a difference in the lives of people across areas we serve.
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The Broadview Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax ID #14-1776369. Your contribution may be tax deductible. Seek advice from a tax advisor for tax deductibility.
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To be eligible for any of these scholarships, you must be a member of SEFCU or CAP COM Federal Credit Union when you submit your application. Students are encouraged to apply for all scholarships for which they are eligible. Each applicant is limited to one scholarship per year. Full-time, part-time, seasonal or temporary employees of CAP COM and its subsidiaries and of SEFCU and its subsidiaries, are not eligible. Immediate family of full-time, part-time, seasonal or temporary employees of CAP COM and its subsidiaries and of SEFCU and its subsidiaries, are eligible. If a family member of staff applies, the staff member will not be eligible to judge essay submissions. Essays must be 500 words or fewer. If an essay is longer, judges will only read the first 500 words. All application materials must be received by April 30, 2023. All applicants will be notified of our decision by May 31, 2023. For Initiative and General Scholarships, you must be at least a graduating high school senior or college student pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university or pursuing a diploma or trade certificate from an accredited trade school. For On Campus Scholarships, you must be a graduating high school senior or college student pursuing an undergraduate degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Skidmore College, University at Albany, or University of Buffalo. For Inclusion Scholarships, you must be at least a graduating high school senior or college student pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university or pursuing a diploma or trade certificate from an accredited trade school and belong to a historically excluded community, based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.