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2026 University Credit Union Scholarship
The University Credit Union Scholarship Program is designed to give you a financial advantage and assist you in the pursuit of academic excellence and leadership. The scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding UCU student members (high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate students) who have demonstrated leadership initiative in addressing educational inequities and are making an impact in their communities.
Available scholarships
Submit your application for the UCU Annual Scholarship today! UCU's Scholarship Committee will review submissions and select three $5,000 scholarship winners. Submission packets containing all the requirements must be submitted online via the form below by February 23, 2026.*
Describe in 500 words or less, how you have advocated, supported, or are helping to alleviate barriers for underrepresented students in higher education.
Describe in 500 words or less, how you have supported, influenced, or shown leadership efforts to eliminate barriers for women in leadership roles.
Describe in 500 words or less, how you plan to use or are currently using your education to positively impact your community.
Eligibility
Application requirements
The application will include:
Amount of award
One recipient will be awarded $5,000 for each available scholarship category, regardless of education level, for a total of three scholarships and $15,000 awarded. Awards will be paid directly to the recipients’ schools.
Application deadline
University Credit Union must receive the completed application, transcripts, and essay no later than February 23, 2026. All submitted applications will be reviewed for compliance with application requirements by the Scholarship Committee of University Credit Union.
Awarding of scholarships
The essays will be judged on quality, originality, and content. The winners will be notified by email and will be awarded at University Credit Union’s Annual Meeting. Winners do not need to attend the annual meeting to claim the prize.
*One recipient will be awarded $5,000 for each available scholarship category, regardless of education level, for a total of three scholarships and $15,000 awarded. Awards will be paid directly to the recipients' schools. University Credit Union must receive the completed application, transcripts, and essay no later than February 23, 2026. All submitted applications will be reviewed for compliance with application requirements by University Credit Union's Scholarship Committee. The essays will be judged on quality, originality, and content. The winners will be notified by email and will be awarded at University Credit Union's 2026 Annual Meeting. Winners do not need to attend the annual meeting in order to claim the prize. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received in each of the 3 categories. Winner must agree to transcript verification and agree to let UCU use their name and likeness in future marketing. Prize will be awarded on or before June 30, 2026.
