Beacon Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship program.

There will be eight $1,000 scholarships awarded to Beacon Credit Union members who will be entering their freshman year at a college, university or technical school in the fall of 2023.

The scholarship program is targeted to financially assist students in furthering their education with an accredited college, university or technical school. Students must meet specific requirements and submit a short essay.

Applicants also must be a member of Beacon Credit Union by the date of submission.

To learn how to apply, visit beaconcu.org or a Beacon Credit Union Member Center, including the one in Seymour at 1459 W. Tipton St.

All submissions must be received or postmarked no later than Jan. 31. They may be mailed to Beacon Credit Union, Attn: Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 627, Wabash, IN 46992 or emailed to [email protected].

Scholarships will be awarded in March.