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 and community members 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 2024, we’re awarding 60 eligible high school seniors and college students $2,000 scholarships – a total of $120,000. The application is now closed, and winners will be announced in May 2024.
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 pursuing a major in education or other fields 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.
This scholarship will help to alleviate some of the financial stress along my journey pursuing an engineering degree. I will now be able to focus solely on my academic work in college. Thank you for this opportunity.
– Chloe Cano, Trinity University
2023 Recipients
In 2023, we awarded $120,000 to 60 students. These recipients were selected based on their eligibility, academic achievements, and community involvement.
A+FCU Scholarship Notification List
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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.
Follow these instructions to check the status of your reference request. Applicants must ensure their recommenders submit their letters. Otherwise, the application will be disqualified. If they encounter any issues, please email [email protected].
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.
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