Scholarship Opportunity

Family First Credit Union Scholarship

Offered by Family First Credit Union

The Family First Credit Union Scholarship supports members and relatives of members pursuing postsecondary education, trade school, or vocational training. The program recognizes academic achievement, financial need, financial literacy, and educational ambition.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student, Technical Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Family First Credit Union Scholarship

OpensJanuary 2, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a current Family First Credit Union member or relative of a current member.
  • Reside within Family First Credit Union's area of membership.
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited postsecondary institution, trade school, or vocational school.
  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Demonstrate financial need.

Requirements

  • Complete the Family First Credit Union scholarship application.
  • Submit the most recent quarterly report card.
  • Submit a 250-500 word essay explaining what financial literacy means to the applicant.
  • Submit one letter of recommendation.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm qualifying Family First membership or relationship to a current member.
  2. 2Confirm residence within Family First's membership area.
  3. 3Complete the scholarship application.
  4. 4Gather the most recent quarterly report card.
  5. 5Write the required 250-500 word financial-literacy essay.
  6. 6Request one letter of recommendation.
  7. 7Submit the complete application during the annual application period.
  8. 8If selected, scholarship funds are deposited into a Family First Credit Union account.

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