How much funding does CUTX Member Scholarship Program provide?

CUTX Member Scholarship Program provides $2,500 per award (3 scholarships available) in funding.

CUTX Member Scholarship Program

CREDIT UNION OF TEXAS

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$2,500 per award (3 scholarships available)

Deadline

June 1, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CUTX Member Scholarship Program

Funder: Credit Union of Texas (CUTX)

Award Amount: Three (3) scholarships of $2,500 each

Geographic Scope: United States (applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents)

Focus Areas: Education support for high school seniors, current college students, and members seeking to further their education

Status: Open for 2026 (applications currently being accepted)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

CUTX Member: Must be a CUTX member with a checking account prior to applying
Account Status: Account must be in good standing
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
Educational Acceptance: Must be able to provide a written acceptance letter to an accredited U.S. university or college that will award a degree upon completion
Academic Performance: High school or college transcripts must reflect a GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
Application Completeness: All required attachments must be submitted; incomplete applications will not be eligible

Ineligible Parties:

CUTX employees and family members of CUTX employees are NOT eligible

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

Award Distribution

Funds are paid directly to the recipient's school
May be used for: tuition, room, board, books, or materials
Proof of Enrollment: Letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment from educational institution required (may be submitted with application or prior to payment)

Selection Criteria

Recipients are selected based on:

Academic Performance: Academic honors, class rank, ACT/SAT scores
Activities: Community and school involvement, leadership positions, awards/recognition
Essay: Response to assigned topic

Additional Information

Finalists: Selected finalists may be asked to participate in an interview with the CUTX Scholarship Committee

Contact Information:

Phone: (972) 263-9497 or (800) 314-3828

Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 6PM CST; Saturday 10AM - 2PM CST

Website: cutx.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: June 1, 2026

Selection Notification: Finalists will be contacted by July 10, 2026

Required Attachments

All of the following must be submitted with the completed application:

1. Transcripts: Copy of applicant's high school or college transcripts showing GPA (unofficial acceptable)
2. Academic Resume: One document
3. Letters of Recommendation: Two current letters required:
- One from a professional/scholastic reference
- One from a personal reference
- Each letter must include:
- Date
- Name, address, and phone number of referrer
- Statement of how long and in what capacity the referrer knows the applicant
4. Essay: Typed essay with maximum of 2,000 characters
- Topic: "If you could change one thing to better your community, what would it be? Why is it important to you, and how would you contribute to this change?"

Final Round Requirements (if selected as finalist)

If selected for the final judging round, you will need to provide:

1. Official Transcripts: Official school transcripts with school seal (must be current for high school seniors; most recent for other applicants)
2. Acceptance Letter: Acceptance letter to an accredited college or university
3. Interview: Possible interview with CUTX Scholarship Committee