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2025 University Credit Union Scholarship

The future you’ve imagined is closer than you think.

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 for 2025

Available scholarships for 2025

Submit your application for the 2025 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 24, 2025.*
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    Eligibility

    1. Must be a University Credit Union member for at least one month and in good standing, or have a parent or guardian who is a member of University Credit Union in good standing. Not currently a member? Become a member today so that you are eligible to apply for next year's scholarship.
    2. Full-time students who are currently enrolled in an accredited junior college, undergraduate, or graduate program.
    3. High school students who have been accepted and are scheduled to attend an accredited junior college, college, or university.
    4. Current GPA 3.0 or higher (based on last grading period).
    5. Previous UCU scholarship recipients are ineligible for 18 months after last scholarship awarded.
    6. UCU employees, volunteers, and their immediate family or household members are ineligible.
    7. Submission packets containing all requirements must be submitted to University Credit Union by February 24, 2025.
     

    Application requirements

    The application will include:

    1. Education experience
    2. Community service involvement and/or volunteer work
    3. Activities and awards
    4. Educational and career goals
    5. An original essay of no more than 500 words on the topic of the scholarship for which you are submitting an application
    6. Release for verification and promotion
    7. Letter of acceptance if not currently attending university or college
    8. A copy of your most recent transcript
    9. Completed packets can be submitted on this page or mailed to:

    University Credit Union

    Attention: Scholarship Committee

    1500 S. Sepulveda Blvd.

    Los Angeles, CA 90025

     

    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 24, 2025. 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.

Entry Form

Download your application packet here. Complete all required fields below and upload your completed packet.

Please upload your submission packet here.
*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 24, 2025. 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 2025 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, 2025.

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