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Above & Beyond Scholarship

Azura Credit Union

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$3,000

Deadline

April 1, 2027

188 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Above & Beyond Scholarship

Funder: Azura Credit Union

Award Amount: $3,000

Geographic Scope: Applicants must be attending an accredited higher education institute within the state of Kansas or within 80 miles of an Azura Credit Union location (Topeka, Lenexa, Mission, Olathe, and Ottawa, Kansas).

Program Focus: Supporting outstanding students pursuing higher education at universities, colleges, or trade schools.

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an Azura Credit Union member or have an immediate family member with an Azura account
  • Membership effective date must be prior to December 2025
  • Must be one or more of the following:
  • - A high school senior graduating in 2026 (or 2027 for next cycle) - A current or future university or college student - A current or future vocational or technical student
  • Azura Credit Union employees and Board Members are NOT eligible
  • Immediate family members of Azura employees or Board Members are NOT eligible (includes spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws)

Application Topic (2027 cycle)

Applicants must submit a 300-500 word written essay OR a 60-second video answering: "In what ways do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will create new opportunities—or challenges—in your chosen career field?"

Contact: Katie Beach, Community Relationship Manager; 800-432-2470

Website: https://www.azuracu.com/about/giving/scholarships

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Windows:

  • Opens: January 1 annually

  • Closes: April 1 annually
  • Required Materials:
    1. Submit an Azura Scholarship Application form
    2. Submit ONE of the following:
    - 300-500 word written essay on the specified topic, OR
    - 60-second video essay on the specified topic
    3. Copy of high school or most recent transcripts
    4. Copy of acceptance letter to attend a Kansas accredited higher education institute

    Video Submission Tips:

  • Use a tripod or stable device to keep phone steady

  • Film in landscape mode

  • Ensure lighting is in front of you (not behind)

  • Clean camera lens

  • Choose a neutral background

  • Develop outline of talking points before filming

  • Introduce yourself

  • Speak slowly and clearly

  • Pay attention to volume

  • Ensure submission is exactly 60 seconds

  • Be creative

  • Review before submitting

  • Get feedback from trusted person
  • Award Announcement & Disbursement:

  • Judging: Late April

  • Recipients announced: May

  • Funds disbursed: First week of August

  • Payment made directly to college/university or technical school

  • Funds may be used for tuition, housing, books, or meal costs
  • Additional Information:

  • Applicants can apply in future years

  • Recipients agree to have names, photos, and educational/biographical information published in Azura publications and press releases

  • Committee has discretion to award applicants more than one scholarship
  • What Azura Credit Union actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    11
    Total given
    $208K
    Median grant
    $18K
    Range
    $9,749–$32K
    • By dollars: Kansas 100%. Top recipient cities: Topeka, KS; Lenexa, KS; Tecumseh, KS.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Military Veteran Project Inc · Topeka, KS

      Prevention of military suicide through treatment and research

      $32K

    • Tarc Inc · Topeka, KS

      Services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

      $29K

    • Washburn University · Topeka, KS

      Support higher education

      $27K

    • Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka · Topeka, KS

      Youth programs

      $19K

    • Topeka Rescue Mission · Topeka, KS

      Homeless shelter and assistance

      $18K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

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