Scholarship Sweepstakes by Navy Federal

Enter for a Chance to Win a $5,000 College Scholarship

We know that finding funding for college is a big deal. That’s why we’re excited to give 3 lucky winners the chance to win a $5,000 college scholarship in our third annual Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes.1

View Official Rules here.

No Essays

No Contests

No GPA Requirements

Ready for the chance to Dodge Some Student Loan Debt?

Our Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes starts on April 1.
Come back then to enter!


What Our Previous Winners Say

“This will be extremely helpful. We had a goal to get my son through his first two years of college with zero debt. This has guaranteed that he will start his 3rd year in college with no debt.”
- Kim C.


"This prize expanded my relief and gratefulness to a financial level which further helps me push to get a commission into the United States Air Force at VMI."
- Kaison M.

Frequently Asked Questions

To enter, complete the registration form between April 1 and June 30. You can find the form above on this page during that timeframe only; limit 1 entry per household for each eligible student during the Sweepstakes period.

You’ll receive a confirmation email after you enter. If you enter additional times, a message will appear on the website letting you know you’ve already entered.

A Navy Federal employee will reach out to you via email, U.S. mail or phone.

Sweepstakes winners must be:

  • a legal U.S. resident who is 18 years of age or older or the legal age of majority in that state.
  • a Navy Federal member
  • either themselves or have a child or have been court appointed as a legal guardian of a child that is currently enrolled, or scheduled to be enrolled by August 9, 2025, in an accredited college or university located in the United States.

Parents of students who are under 18 may enter on their child’s behalf. Stepparents who aren’t legal guardians are not eligible to enter on the student’s behalf.

Still need help with college costs? Learn more at navyfederal.org/studentloans

1No purchase or transaction necessary to enter the 2025 NFCU Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes. A purchase or transaction will not increase your chances of winning. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of qualified entries received. The Sweepstakes is open to legal U.S. residents who are 18 years of age or older or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence as of date of entry and, as of 3/31/2025, are current Members of Navy Federal Credit Union and are either themselves or have a child or have been court appointed as a legal guardian of a child that is currently enrolled, or scheduled to be enrolled by 8/09/2025, in an accredited college or university located in the United States. Students that are under 18 years of age, or age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence if greater than 18, may have their parent or legal guardian enter on their behalf. Void where prohibited. Starts 12:00 a.m. ET on 4/01/2025 and ends 11:59 p.m. ET on 6/30/2025. For complete rules, click here. Sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union.

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