First Credit Union College Scholarship Program
Offered by First Credit Union (Arizona)
About This Scholarship
First Credit Union, Arizona's oldest credit union, awards three scholarships of $1,929 each year to graduating high school seniors — the unusual dollar figure is a nod to the credit union's 1929 founding. Winners can put the money toward a university, college, or vocational school they will attend in the fall after graduation.
The program is straightforward by design: seniors submit the application online, by mail, or at any branch by the posted February deadline. Applicants must be First Credit Union members in good standing when they submit, so students who are not yet members should plan to establish an account before applying.
For Arizona seniors already banking with First Credit Union — or families willing to open an account — this is an accessible local award with a small applicant pool compared to national competitions, and the credit union runs it annually alongside its broader community grant program.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school senior
- First Credit Union member in good standing at the time of application submission
- Planning to attend a university, college, or vocational school in fall 2027
How To Apply
- Establish First Credit Union membership if you are not already a member.
- Complete the application from firstcu.net and review the full program details PDF for required components.
- Submit online, by mail, or at any branch by February 12, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the award amount $1,929?
The amount honors the year First Credit Union was founded — 1929 — making it Arizona's longest-operating credit union.