The BayPort Foundation has announced the launch of its 2025 scholarship program, offering $100,000 in tuition assistance to local students and working professionals. The program is open to members of all ages, including high school seniors, current college students, and working adults.

Twelve scholarship types are available, and 36 will be awarded to member students attending a university, college, trade, or vocational school, BayPort said. Recipients will receive financial support ranging from $1,000 to $8,000.
Scholarship opportunities for high school seniors include the Beard Bennett Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to six high school seniors, and the Student-Run Credit Union Member Scholarship, awarded annually to six high school seniors attending a participating BayPort SRCU program school.

Undergraduate or graduate students may apply for the Directors Scholarship and the Rowe Family Scholarship. Additionally, BayPort has scholarships supporting Virginia Peninsula Community College students including the Donald I. Steppe Memorial Scholarship, the Julie Heldreth Memorial Scholarship, and the McGee Family Scholarship.

BayPort also supports workforce development particularly for those involved in vocational or skilled trades. The Tuition Booster Scholarship aids full-time working professionals. The Wright Family Scholarship and the Wiatt Memorial Apprentice School Scholarship are available to Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School apprentices or graduates.

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are accepted until March 31.

The BayPort Foundation is the charitable arm of BayPort Credit Union, headquartered in Newport News. BayPort Credit Union has locations on Route 17 at Hayes and Fox Centre Parkway in Gloucester.

For more information, or to apply for one of these scholarships, visit bayport-cu.org/foundation.