Armco Credit Union will award $15,000 in scholarships to freshmen entering college in the fall 2020 academic year.

Students planning to enroll in an accredited vocational trade school or college are encouraged to apply.

The application process has been simplified this year. The application is now one page and students must submit a resume. Students do not need to seek recommendations or write a lengthy essay.

“We feel that simplifying the process and requiring students to create a resume instead of writing an essay provides more long-term value to the student,” said John Gibson, board of directors vice president.

To apply, visit www.armcocu.com to download the guidelines, application and sample resume. There is also a template link to help students create a resume.

The deadline for applications is Feb. 28. Winners will be notified in May and will be recognized at a reception during the summer.

This is the third year the credit union has awarded scholarships.

According to CEO Randy Cypher, the scholarship program began in 2018 as a way to give back to the community.

The credit union awarded $5,000 in scholarships the inaugural year and doubled the amount to $10,000 in 2019.

Armco Credit Union is the second-largest credit union in the Pittsburgh area, owned by its 30,000 members with $363 million in assets. Visit ArmcoCU.com for more information.