Awarding $5000 to 10 eligible students committed to community service, who have leadership and academic potential

OGDEN, Utah , March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- America First Credit Union is celebrating the commencement of its eighth annual Charitable Foundation scholarship program, and will be awarding (10) scholarships worth $5,000 each. The foundation recognizes and awards scholarships each year to America First members who are graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students currently enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or technical college or university, and have a passion for serving and helping others.

The America First Charitable Foundation is looking for candidates who embody the people-helping-people philosophy; those who play an active role in giving back to their community, whether through volunteering or other meaningful contributions of time, effort, and care. The scholarships are intended to help America First members pursue post-secondary education and training.

Selection Criteria

• Applicants are required to submit their community service hours, grade point average, and official transcript of the final three reporting periods at the high school and/or college/university where they last enrolled.
• A short essay on how their community service exemplifies the credit union philosophy of people helping people. (500 to 700 words)
• A summary of education history, including important lessons learned, challenges you've overcome and key accomplishments.
• Two letters of recommendation from a school counselor, business leader, teacher or religious leader.

A selection committee consisting of America First employees, representing diverse business, educational, and community backgrounds, will evaluate applications and select the 10 recipients. Selection is made without regard to the applicant's race, color, national origin, religious belief, sex, marital status, age, or physical handicap.

Eligibility Requirements

• America First Credit Union member with an account in good standing
• U.S citizen
• Graduating high school senior or enrolled college student
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average during the last three reporting periods
• Minimum 30 community service hours

Scholarship applications are due April 1st, 2026, and winners will be notified no later than April 30, 2026. Apply to be considered here.

ABOUT AMERICA FIRST CREDIT UNION
Now in its 86th year, America First Credit Union has grown from a single branch serving military personnel and federal employees into one of the strongest and most progressive credit unions in the country. The credit union is the largest in Utah, and has 115 locations across Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. It is also the fifth-largest credit union in America, with more than 1.4 million members, and the sixth-largest in assets, with more than $22 billion. America First Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution dedicated to building communities and helping members do more with their money. Learn more at americafirst.com.

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