Scholarship Program

We believe in long-term growth.

While you invest your savings with us, we’re investing in your future.

Since 2016, Star One has invited eligible members pursuing higher education to apply for a scholarship to help cover college expenses.

Applications for the 2026 scholarships are now closed. Please check back for updates on the next application period.

Explore the Scholarship Program


Applications are evaluated based on:

  • Community service
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Academic performance
  • Personal essay

Congratulations to the Scholarship Winners of 2026!

These phenomenal students secured a $5,000 scholarship for their college careers. We are proud to empower the leaders who will define tomorrow and look forward to witnessing their incredible success.

Alice Chegwidden

Alice Chegwidden
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Biomedical Sciences

Anisha Verma

Anisha Verma
Northwestern University
Biological Sciences

Arthur Cheong

Arthur Cheong
Stanford University
Electrical Engineering

Elspeth Luu

Elspeth Luu
University of California, Davis
Systems & Synthetic Biology

Iona Xia

Iona Xia
Stanford University
Computer Science

Lavanya Bansal

Lavanya Bansal
University of California, Merced
Biological Sciences

Rachel Yun

Rachel Yun
Columbia University in the City of New York
Engineering

Sivagami Subramanyan

Sivagami Subramanyan
San Jose State University
Business Administration

Sofia Hofmann

Sofia Hofmann
Claremont McKenna College
Mathematics & Economics

Sophie Yung

Sophie Yung
Barnard College
Biochemistry

When financial aid leaves gaps, we’ve got your back.

Our partnership with Credit Union Student Choice (CUSC) lets us pass on a huge advantage to you: 
loan rates and fees that are much lower than what typical private student loan lenders offer.

Student Loan Rates
Type Annual Percentage Range Rate Type Maximum Term Monthly Payment Per $1,000
Type
Student Loans - Undergraduate, fixed rate
Annual Percentage Range
5.50% - 10.50% [1]
Rate Type
fixed
Maximum Term
20 Years
Monthly Payment Per $1,000
$6.88 - $9.98
Type
Student Loans - Undergraduate, variable rate
Annual Percentage Range
4.00% - 8.00% [1]
Rate Type
variable
Maximum Term
20 Years
Monthly Payment Per $1,000
$6.06 - $8.36
Type
Student Loans - Graduate, fixed rate
Annual Percentage Range
5.50% - 10.50% [1]
Rate Type
fixed
Maximum Term
20 Years
Monthly Payment Per $1,000
$6.88 - $9.88
Type
Student Loans - Graduate, variable rate
Annual Percentage Range
4.00% - 8.00% [1]
Rate Type
variable
Maximum Term
20 Years
Monthly Payment Per $1,000
$6.06 - $8.36
Type
Student Loan Refinance, fixed rate
Annual Percentage Range
5.25% - 9.00%
Rate Type
fixed
Maximum Term
15 Years
Monthly Payment Per $1,000
5 years max. term: $18.99 - $19.92
10 years max. term: $10.85 - $11.87
15 years max. term: $8.71 - $10.14
Type
Student Loan Refinance, variable rate
Annual Percentage Range
4.25% - 8.00%
Rate Type
variable
Maximum Term
15 Years
Monthly Payment Per $1,000
5 years max. term: $18.53 - $19.45
10 years max. term: $10.36 - $11.35
15 years max. term: $8.17 - $9.56