LCCU Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Varies by year; historically $25,000 total in first year (2016), $142,500 total in 2024 (43 scholarships), $155,500 total in 2025 (49 scholarships)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Must be an LCCU member
- Member applicants who meet the program requirements
Overview
LCCU's Scholarship Program is designed to empower members to pursue their educational dreams and give back to their community. The program has supported members' academic journeys by making more than 350 awards for over $1 million since 2016.
Purpose: Provides scholarships to help members start, continue, or finish their studies.
Geographic Scope: North Carolina (LCCU serves the Carolinas region)
Eligibility:
- Must be an LCCU member
- Member applicants who meet the program requirements
Funding Source:
- Each time a member uses an LCCU debit card, LCCU directs a percentage of earnings to the scholarship fund
- LCCU employees contribute additional funds with LCCU matching contributions
- Since 2019, LCCU employees have raised $151,250 with matching contribution from LCCU
- In 2025, employee contributions and LCCU's match supported increased impact
Award History:
- 2016 (First year): 10 scholarships awarded for $25,000 total
- 2024: 43 scholarships awarded, $142,500 total
- 2025: 49 scholarships awarded, $155,500 total
- Total since 2016: Over 350 awards for over $1 million
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
- Application period for the following school year begins in the first quarter (Q1)
How to Apply:
- Visit www.latinoccu.org
- Contact your local LCCU branch
Required Information: Specific application requirements not detailed in provided content, but applicants must meet program eligibility criteria as selected members.
Selection Process: A selection committee reviews applications according to established requirements.
What Latino Community Development Center actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $5M
- Median grant
- $5M
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Durham, NC.
Example grants
Latino Community Credit Union · Durham, NC
Operational improvements to increase access to financial services
$5M
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Fields of Work
- Hispanic
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