Thank you for applying! Awardees to be announced in August.
The Travis Credit Union Foundation has opened applications for the 2025 Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Awards!
This initiative provides four individuals with $5,000 to reduce their student loan debt burden, enabling them to achieve greater financial independence and encourage continued service to local communities.
The Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Award is designed to
help local community heroes move toward financial freedom.
The Travis Credit Union Foundation is accepting applications and nominations through July 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This initiative provides four individuals with $5,000 to reduce their student loan debt burden, enabling them to achieve greater financial independence and encourage continued service to local communities.
The Community Heroes Student Loan Assistance Award is designed to
help local community heroes move toward financial freedom.
The Travis Credit Union Foundation is accepting applications and nominations through July 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Our 2024 Awardees
Serena Eastman
Director of Shelters & Programs, Vacaville Solano Services Corp.
Daniela Bazan
Education Committee Member, Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
Bridget Mitchell
Staff and Board member, Merced County Food Bank
Mariah Castro
Education Liaison Contra Costa County Office of Education
Director of Shelters & Programs, Vacaville Solano Services Corp.
Daniela Bazan
Education Committee Member, Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
Bridget Mitchell
Staff and Board member, Merced County Food Bank
Mariah Castro
Education Liaison Contra Costa County Office of Education
Eligibility + Disclaimers
- Applicants and nominees must be residents of: Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, Merced, Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus and Yolo counties.
- Must be able to demonstrate a student loan debt balance of at least $5,000.
- Must be able to document notable contributions to local communities through professional or volunteer activities.
- Applicant must meet all required guidelines. Only one entry per person. Excludes Travis Credit Union employees, and their immediate families.
- Recipients of the Travis Credit Union Foundation Community Heroes Grant/Scholarship will receive a financial award of $5,000. Please be advised that this award may be considered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state tax authorities. It is the responsibility of the recipient to determine any tax obligations that may arise from accepting this award. Travis Credit Union Foundation does not provide tax advice, and recipients are encouraged to consult with a qualified tax professional to understand their individual tax responsibilities.