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Credit Union West Scholarship Program

CREDIT UNION WEST

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$2,000 per award (5 scholarships total)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Credit Union West Scholarship Program

Overview: The Credit Union West Scholarship Program awards five $2,000 scholarships annually to Arizona high school seniors pursuing their educational goals. Administered by Credit Union West in partnership with the CU West CARES Charitable Foundation.

Geographic Scope: Arizona

Award Amount: Five scholarships valued at $2,000 each

Focus Areas: Education - supporting high school seniors pursuing college, advanced education, or skilled trades

    Eligibility

  • Open to: Arizona high school seniors
  • Requirements:
  • - Must be a Credit Union West member or become a member at time of application - Must provide proof of enrollment in full-time undergraduate course of study before award disbursement - Arizona residents only - Must reside in Arizona

    Selection Criteria

    Selection considers:
  • Formal response to official prompt
  • Academic effort
  • Personal goals
  • Community involvement
  • Individual story

    Use of Funds

    Scholarship funds may be applied toward qualified educational expenses at:
  • Accredited colleges
  • Accredited universities
  • Accredited trade programs

    Important Notes

  • Incomplete or late applications will not be evaluated
  • Winners announced by May 31, 2026
  • Funds credited directly to recipient's student account at their school of choice
  • Scholarship award could impact financial aid package; contact school's finance office for details
  • Credit Union West Officials, Employees, Volunteers, and immediate family members are not eligible
  • Program subject to change at any time without notice
  • Due to volume of applications, no status updates provided before award announcements

Contact Information:

  • Maricopa County: 602.631.3200

  • Outside Maricopa County: 928.778.7156

  • Toll-Free: 800.621.0287

  • Website: cuwest.org/scholarship

  • Foundation: cuwestcares.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit Application
    - Complete online application through cuwest.org/scholarship
    - Click "Apply Now" button

    2. Required Information
    - Formal response to official scholarship prompt
    - Academic information
    - Personal goals statement
    - Community involvement details
    - Individual story/essay

    3. Submission Requirements
    - Applications must be submitted online
    - Deadline: March 31, 2026
    - Incomplete applications will not be evaluated
    - Late applications will not be evaluated

    4. Timeline
    - Application deadline: March 31, 2026
    - Winner announcement: By May 31, 2026

    5. Post-Selection
    - Must provide proof of enrollment in full-time undergraduate course of study before award disbursement
    - Scholarship funds credited directly to recipient's student account

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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