Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award

Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award is sponsored by Neighbors Federal Credit Union. This award helps cover tuition costs for first-year college students. Graduating seniors are nominated by 15 participating schools based on their character and commitment to living the "Neighbors Way," exemplifying the credit union's core values.

## Investing locally to strengthen our communities. Neighbors Capital Area Foundation helps lift up our neighbors and neighborhoods. ## Neighbors Community Impact Foundation Annual Calendar #### Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award Supporting local students and their futures ### Project Grants for Public Schools Enhancing classrooms.

Empowering educators. A sporting clays tournament benefiting the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Awards The Neighbors Federal Credit Union annual day of service ### Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award The Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award helps cover tuition costs for first-year college students.

Each year, the 15 schools participating in the Neighbors Mascot Checking program are invited to nominate one graduating senior to receive a scholarship. Students are nominated based on their character and commitment to living the "Neighbors Way". Nominees should exemplify Neighbors Federa Credit Union's core values, including integrity, respect, trust, stability, community involvement, honesty, empathy, ethical behavior, and fairness.

To date, more than $450,000 has been awarded to local students pursuing higher education. * Applications open: January 2027 * Applications close: February 2027 * In-person interviews: February - March 2027 (selected students only) * Awards breakfast: May 2027 Specific dates will be announced during the application period.

### Project Grants for Public Schools Schools may apply for grants that support innovative projects, educational resources, classroom enhancements, and initiatives that positively impact students and educators. Through this program, the Neighbors Community Impact Foundation invests directly in local schools by helping educators bring meaningful ideas to life and expand opportunities for student success.

* Applications open: Monday, August 17, 2026 * Applications close: Monday, September 14, 2026 * Grant recipient notifications: September 2026 * Project implementation period: October 2026 - May 2027 * Grant recognition event: May 2027 Be a public or non-profit charter school operating in Neighbors FCU’s 9-parish region The project must have a direct and lasting impact on the school as a whole, as outlined by the submitted project application.

Here are a few examples: * New or Upgraded Technology * Programs or events outside of the 9-parish region * Students raising funds for competition entries, travel, etc Thank you for your interest in Project Grants for Public Schools funded by the Neighbors Community Impact Foundation. Please review the granting guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting your Letter of Intent.

Only one LOI may be submitted per organization per submission period. To simplify, we recommend preparing your responses outside of the submission form and then copying and pasting your answers before submitting them. Please note that there are character limitations to each question.

**Applications for the 2026 Project Grants for Public Schools will be open from August 17th through September 14th. ** Clays for a Cause is the Neighbors Community Impact Foundation's annual sporting clay tournament that brings together community partners, members, and supporters for a day of friendly competition and philanthropy.

This year marks the 12th annual Clays for a Cause, with proceeds benefiting the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award. Participants are invited to take their best shot while making a lasting difference in the lives of students. **Friday, October 23, 2026** Neighbors Day is Neighbors Federal Credit Union’s annual day of service, bringing together more than 250 employees to volunteer throughout the Greater Baton Rouge community.

Employees partner with local nonprofit organizations across the region, contributing more than 1,000 hours of service each year. Neighbors Day was established following the devastating floods of 2016. During that time, countless employees and members were impacted, and Neighbors staff members stepped into the community to support those in need.

Their efforts inspired the creation of an annual day of service in their honor. The mission of Neighbors Day is to provide meaningful assistance to organizations throughout our community while inspiring others to give back and strengthen Baton Rouge for generations to come.

**Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (Veterans Day)** Through scholarships, grants, employee giving, and community partnerships, the Neighbors Community Impact Foundation continues to invest in the future of Baton Rouge and surrounding communities.

#### Foundation Highlights * $450,000+ awarded through the Neighbors Way Tuition Assistance Award * Public school grants awarded throughout a nine-parish service area * 250+ employee volunteers participating annually in Neighbors Day * 1,000+ volunteer hours contributed each year Neighbors helping neighbors isn't just our mission - it's how we invest in the future of our community.

_Neighbors Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution withbranchesserving the South Louisiana parishes of Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana. _