Scholarships
A+FCU is committed to supporting current and college-bound students thrive in their education with $2,000 scholarships.
Scholarship Program
We’re committed to helping A+FCU members in our communities improve their financial well-being. With deep roots in education, we understand the value a college degree can have – that’s why we award scholarships to hardworking high school and college students each year.
In 2025, we’re awarding sixty eligible high school seniors and college students $2,000 scholarships for a total of $120,000. The application is now closed, and recipients will be announced in May 2025.
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarships are awarded to students who are current A+FCU members or the child of a member. Eligible applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university and be:
- Graduating high school seniors OR
- College students pursuing an education degree who have been admitted to the College of Education and have a minimum of 60 collegiate hours OR
- Teachers pursuing a graduate degree
If you have questions or need additional information, please email [email protected] or call 512.533.4390.
I can't say enough about the impact this A+FCU scholarship has had on my ability to achieve my graduate degree. I am so very grateful. A+FCU has always been amazing to work with. For them to support me achieving my dreams in this way says so much about their commitment to the community!
– Michelle LeBlanc, Texas State University
2024 Recipients
In honor of our 75th anniversary, we awarded $150,000 to 75 students in 2024. These recipients were selected based on their eligibility, academic achievements, and community involvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As long as you or a parent joins before the deadline, your application will be considered.
Once the application is submitted, it can no longer be edited. Follow these instructions to request it be opened for editing.
Only students pursuing an Education major are eligible to apply.
Results are typically announced in May. Scholarship recipients will receive instructions detailing how to claim scholarship funds along with additional information then.
You’ll need to log in to Submittable with the email used to create your account. Here are instructions on how to access existing applications.
Completion of a scholarship application in no way guarantees eligibility or scholarship funding. A scholarship committee appointed by A+FCU shall be the sole decision-maker regarding the award of any scholarships, and its decision shall be final. A+FCU reserves the right to amend the terms of any scholarship at any time without prior notice. The A+FCU scholarship is non-renewable; eligible students must reapply each year.
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