People Helping People
The Gulf Winds Foundation was founded in January 2021 to formalize the longstanding charitable efforts of Gulf Winds Credit Union. The Foundation’s mission is to create a sustainable funding source for community organizations that provide elder services, youth services, basic needs and financial education. Our giving philosophy is to provide annual donations that can be depended on year-after-year, to help funded partners create sustainable programmatic results.
Scholarships
Gulf Winds understands the rising cost of continued education and wants to help our members with those expenses by offering scholarships worth $5,000 each, every year. Since 2007, Gulf Winds has provided $272,500 in scholarships to 70 continuing education students.
2025-2026 Scholarship Cycle
The 2025-2026 Gulf Winds Scholarship Program opens January 13, 2025 and we will accept applications at that time. If you're a high school senior, a student planning to attend trade school, or a student currently enrolled in higher education courses seeking a career in the medical field, check back at that time to apply!
2024 Recipients
Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients Kenna Alverson, Edward Bridges, William Kroger, and John Pinette! Read more about the 2024 recipients »
Board of Directors
The Gulf Winds Foundation is made up of dedicated Credit Union professionals and volunteers who are responsible for the decisions, activities and resources of the community-focused organization.
Contact Us
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