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2027 University Credit Union Scholarship
Dream big, study hard, stress less.
The UCU Scholarship Program is designed to give you a financial advantage and assist you in the pursuit of academic excellence and leadership.
The scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding UCU student members (high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate students) who have demonstrated leadership initiative in addressing educational inequities and are making an impact in their communities.
Available scholarships
Submit your application for the UCU Annual Scholarship today! UCU's Scholarship Committee will review submissions and select four $5,000 scholarship winners. Submission packets containing all the requirements must be submitted online via the form below by February 22, 2027.*
- Al Aubin Advocacy Scholarship
Describe in 500 words or less, how you have advocated, supported, or are helping to alleviate barriers for underrepresented students in higher education.
- Jane Permaul Women in Leadership Scholarship
Describe in 500 words or less, how you have supported, influenced, or shown leadership efforts to eliminate barriers for women in leadership roles.
- Norma Iadevaia Service and Leadership Scholarship
Describe in 500 words or less, how you have demonstrated resilience, leadership, and a commitment to service, and how these qualities have enabled you to create positive impact within your community or institution.
- University Credit Union Financial Advantage Scholarship
Describe in 500 words or less, how you plan to use or are currently using your education to positively impact your community.
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Eligibility
- Must be a University Credit Union member for at least one month and in good standing, or have a parent or guardian who is a member of University Credit Union in good standing. Not currently a member? Become a member today so that you are eligible to apply for next year’s scholarship.
- Full-time students who are currently enrolled in an accredited junior college, undergraduate, or graduate program.
- High school students who have been accepted and are scheduled to attend an accredited junior college, college, or university.
- Current GPA 3.0 or higher (based on last grading period).
- Previous UCU scholarship recipients are ineligible for 18 months after last scholarship awarded.
- UCU employees, volunteers, and their immediate family or household members are ineligible.
- Submission packets containing all requirements must be submitted to University Credit Union by February 22, 2027.
Application requirements
The application will include:
- Education experience
- Community service involvement and/or volunteer work
- Activities and awards
- Educational and career goals
- An original essay of no more than 500 words on the topic of the scholarship for which you are submitting an application
- Release for verification and promotion
- Letter of acceptance if not currently attending university or college
- A copy of your most recent transcript
- Completed packets can be submitted on this page or mailed to:
University Credit Union
Attention: Scholarship Committee
1500 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Amount of award
One recipient will be awarded $5,000 for each available scholarship category, regardless of education level, for a total of four scholarships and $20,000 awarded. Awards will be paid directly to the recipients’ schools.Application deadline
University Credit Union must receive the completed application, transcripts, and essay no later than February 22, 2027. All submitted applications will be reviewed for compliance with application requirements by the Scholarship Committee of University Credit Union.Awarding of scholarships
The essays will be judged on quality, originality, and content. The winners will be notified by email and will be awarded at University Credit Union’s Annual Meeting. Winners do not need to attend the annual meeting to claim the prize.
2027 Scholarship Application
*One recipient will be awarded $5,000 for each available scholarship category, regardless of education level, for a total of four scholarships and $20,000 awarded. Awards will be paid directly to the recipients' schools. University Credit Union must receive the completed application, transcripts, and essay no later than February 22, 2027. All submitted applications will be reviewed for compliance with application requirements by University Credit Union's Scholarship Committee. The essays will be judged on quality, originality, and content. The winners will be notified by email and will be awarded at University Credit Union's 2027 Annual Meeting. Winners do not need to attend the annual meeting in order to claim the prize. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received in each of the 4 categories. Winner must agree to transcript verification and agree to let UCU use their name and likeness in future marketing. Prize will be awarded on or before June 30, 2027.