America’s Credit Unions recently highlighted how credit unions across the country are using scholarship programs to help students continue their education after high school.
The roundup points to a wide range of community-based efforts, from Desert Financial’s foundation awarding $212,000 to 66 students this year to Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union awarding more than $150,000 in scholarships to 65 Michigan residents. Other examples include scholarships for students entering nursing, finance and community-oriented careers, as well as programs supporting high school seniors and credit union member-students.
Several programs also connect financial support with financial literacy. Land of Lincoln Credit Union in Illinois, for example, built financial education and counseling into its 2026 scholarship program. Taken together, the examples show how local institutions can support student success in practical ways: easing tuition costs, encouraging future service careers and helping young people make informed financial decisions as they take their next educational steps.
Source credit: This news brief is based on reporting from America’s Credit Unions.
Original headline: Supporting education through scholarship programs
Original publication date: 2026-06-12
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