SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Opens Application Period for Member Education Award Scholarships

December 08, 2025

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is inviting student Members to apply for its annual Member Education Award scholarships between Dec. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2026. Each year, SchoolsFirst FCU awards scholarships to eligible high school seniors, college freshmen and college sophomores to help offset the cost of books, tuition and other educational expenses.

Applicants must be Members of SchoolsFirst FCU, enrolled in an accredited college or university for the fall term and have completed no more than 60 college credits.  Awards are based on academic performance, course rigor, community and school involvement, leadership and letters of recommendation. Eligible students may reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the program requirements.

“These scholarships are one of the many ways we invest in the future of our Members,” said Josh Smith, vice president, school and community relations for SchoolsFirst FCU. “We support students who not only excel academically but also demonstrate strong leadership and service in their communities.”

Established in 2000, the Member Education Award program reflects the credit union’s long-standing commitment to improving the lives of its Members and supporting their long-term educational goals. In 2025, SchoolsFirst FCU awarded $210,500 in scholarships to 248 students.

For more details or to apply, visit the Member Education Award page on the Credit Union website. 

About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union serving school employees and their families, and for the seventh year in a row, Forbes has named SchoolsFirst FCU the top credit union in California. The organization is dedicated to delivering World-Class Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members. In J.D. Power’s 2025 inaugural U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction Study, its Members ranked them #1 for overall satisfaction. Today they serve more than 1.5 million Members with a full range of financial products and services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's lives. The Credit Union has more than $34 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California and the third largest credit union in the United States. For more information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.

Insured by NCUA.

Contact:

Robin Wachner
Vice President, Communications & Member Engagement
media@schoolsfirstfcu.org