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Our mission is to enrich our members’ and communities’ lives by providing financial support to promote wellness and education.
The BayPort Foundation is dedicated to the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” As the philanthropic arm of BayPort Credit Union, the Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity that focuses on wellness and education.
The Foundation offers grants and contributions to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and individuals. Our mission focuses on four philanthropic efforts: educational scholarships, financial literacy education, promoting family health and wellness, and hardship and emergency assistance.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 1, 2025 – For the fifth consecutive year, BayPort Credit Union has won in the Diamond Awards by America’s Credit Unions’ Marketing, PR and Business Dev... 
BayPort Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Program with $100,000 in Tuition Assistance
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., January 14, 2025 – The BayPort Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 Scholarship Program, offering $100,000 in tuition assistance to local stu...
Save the date, sign up, and join us this spring to support the BayPort Foundation’s fourth annual Charity Golf Classic and annual Wine Tasting & Dinner.
More about the golf tournamentTo address gaps in services for Hampton Roads communities, four leading corporations—HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, Ferguson, Virginia Natural Gas and BayPort Credit Union—have partnered to fund a three-year $500,000 transformation grant focusing on education and workforce development.
More about the ACT grantFoundation Board members are elected, and all positions are unpaid volunteer positions.
Jim Mears
President & Chairman
Ray Bagley
Vice President & Vice Chairman
Jennifer Coyne
Secretary/Treasurer
Mary Cullen
Director
Ira Williams
Director
Nancy Porter
Executive Director
Everyone deserves to be happy, healthy, and financially wise.
High school seniors
Senior scholarships
College students
College scholarships
Working adults
Adult scholarships
$100,000 in college scholarships.The Foundation offers 12 different scholarships to 36 high school seniors, college students, and full-time working adults going back to school.
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE CLOSED.
High school seniors
Awarded annually to 6 high school seniors. Winners receive a $8,000 scholarship ($2,000 each year for four years to an accredited college or university).
High school seniors
Awarded annually to one BayPort Credit Union employee high school senior dependent. Winner receives a $8,000 scholarship ($2,000 each year for four years to an accredited college or university).
High school seniors
$2,000 one-time scholarship awarded to 6 high school seniors currently attending one of BayPort’s partner high schools. The funds can be applied to an accredited college or university, trade, or vocational school.
College students
$2,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually to 7 full-time undergraduate or graduate members currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, trade, or vocational school.
College students
$2,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually to one BayPort Credit Union employee dependent and full-time undergraduate or graduate currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, trade, or vocational school.
College students
$2,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually to a Virginia Peninsula Community College graduate pursuing a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university.
College students
$2,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually to a student attending the Virginia Peninsula Community College Early Childhood Development program.
College students
$2,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually to a college student, rising junior or senior pursuing a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university, majoring in computer/information science or electrical engineering, or a student pursuing a Master of Divinity degree.
College students
$2,000 one-time scholarship that will be awarded annually to two students entering a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
Working adults
$2,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually to 2 Apprentice School apprentices or graduates from Newport News Shipbuilding who wish to pursue full or part-time study at an institution of higher education toward completing an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree.
Working adults
$1,000 one-time scholarship awarded annually to 6 full-time working professionals currently enrolled full or part-time in an accredited college or university, trade, or vocational school.
Working adults
$2,000 one-time scholarship that will be awarded annually to two graduates from the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding who wish to pursue full or part-time study at an institution of higher education.
Applications are evaluated on the following criteria: GPA, academic achievements, financial need, school and community involvement, and a written essay. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or certification at an accredited college, university, or technical school.
We sincerely appreciate the individual and longtime business partners who generously support the BayPort Foundation as inaugural benefactors to support our mission. Every penny received goes to support programs. In addition, BayPort Credit Union pays all the overhead to ensure that 100% of the contributions support the Foundation’s mission.
The Foundation Legacy Giving Program honors those who share our commitment and philanthropic efforts. Consider including the Foundation and the vital work we do in your financial plans:
There are many ways to contribute! We’re accepting donations below for the Legacy Giving Program that honors those who share our mission and philanthropic efforts. Contact us to learn more about tax-deductible donations and corporate sponsorships.
The BayPort Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible. A copy of the current financial statement is available upon written request from the Virginia Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs. EIN# 85-3902631
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