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ChimeTime:
Scholar Newsflash

 • January 24, 2025

Happy New Year! We hope you had time to reflect and celebrate all the things you accomplished in 2024 and are feeling refreshed and ready to take on the new year.

This ChimeTimeTM newsletter is all about relationships: How to build strong ones for your future career, help others become Chime Scholars, continue to build your network, and reach your graduation goals by renewing your Chime Scholarship.

What’s hot this month

The 2025-26 Chime Scholarship application is open!

We are looking for more Chime Scholars like you and need your help spreading the word.

Make one of these social media templates your own by sharing how the scholarship has benefitted you, and encourage others to apply:

As a proud Chime Scholar, I’m excited to share that the 2025-26 Chime Scholarship application is now open!

  • 💰 $20,000 need-based scholarship (renewable at $5,000/year!)
  • ✅ For all undergraduate educational pathways, including trade school, CTE, community college; for all types of students, including new, returning, and transfer students
  • 🚀More than a scholarship: Beyond financial aid, Chime Scholars get access to career workshops, financial education, coaching, a scholar community, and more

Learn more here and apply today!

#ChimeScholars


The 2025-26 Chime Scholarship is now accepting applications!

  • ✅ $20,000 scholarship (renewable $5,000/year)
  • ✅ Open to students with demonstrated financial need pursuing trade school, CTE, community college, and bachelor degrees

As a Chime Scholar, I’ve received more than financial support—I’ve gained tools for success through workshops, coaching, and guidance. You can too!

Learn more here and apply today!

#ChimeScholars

 

Get ready for the Chime Scholarship renewal process – COMING SOON

Will you be continuing your educational journey in the 2025-26 school year? Great news– your Chime Scholarship is renewable! Here’s what you need to know:

  • The application process will open in late March. DO NOT reapply through the new application link; we will reach out to you directly to renew. To ensure you don’t miss any messages from us, be sure to add [email protected] to your safe senders list.
  • To be considered eligible for a renewal scholarship, you must be planning to be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for an undergraduate degree or certificate for the 2025-26 school year, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and still have a demonstrated financial need.
  • What documents do you need? Be ready to update your information on the CSF portal and upload a recent transcript and your FAFSA Submission Summary.

Upcoming events

Mastering Relationship Skills for Career Success
February 19, 2025 @ 4pm PT

This workshop is designed to enhance your relationship-building skills, whether for professional networking or collaborating within teams. It will equip you with the confidence and competencies to create and sustain meaningful connections.

Register today!

 

Event recap

Pathways to Success: A 5-step guide to career planning

Last week we shared practical tips and resources to help clarify your career goals and inspire ongoing development as you plan for the next steps in your career.

Watch the recording & view the supporting resources here.

Connect with Chime!

Chime Chat: Connect with a Chime team member

Whether you need advice on careers, skills, time management, industry insights, or want to know what it’s like to work at Chime, our Chime team members are here to help! Submit your questions or curiosities, and our Chime team members will provide personalized answers and guidance based on their real-world experience.

Submit your Questions & Curiosities
Passcode: chimescholars

Take the reins: Check out these seasonal resources to get ahead on financial tasks

  • Tax season is quickly approaching! Filing taxes for the first time, or need a refresher? Here are some helpful tips.
  • Confused about the FAFSA process? Attend an one of UAsipire’s informational sessions from Chime Partner, UAspire. RSVP here.
  • Set yourself up for financial success and start the new year off with healthy budgeting habits. Check out these tips.

Boost your financial skills & knowledge with Zogo!

  • Download Zogo today to earn points, learn about budgeting, investing, and more—plus, redeem points for gift cards. Start building a brighter financial future today! (access code: CSF1)

Chime internships—apply today!

Exciting news—Chime is hiring summer interns! Explore the open positions below, and when applying, be sure to select “Chime Scholars Foundation” for the “How did you hear about us?” question. Don’t forget to email [email protected] with your resume and the position you’ve applied for. We can’t wait to see your applications!

Scholar Spotlight: Meet Cristian

“[My parents] didn’t have the chance to go to college, but they’ve always encouraged me to pursue this opportunity.”

Cristian is a first-generation business management student embracing a non-traditional college program that allows him to finish school faster while working full-time.

Read more about Cristian’s journey here.

Past editions

Check out last month’s newsletter here.