California Credit Union Foundation Offering Scholarships to Southern California Students

** Foundation Invites College-Bound Students to Apply For $1,000 Scholarships by March 6 **

GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students in Southern California to apply for its 2026 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the Foundation awards $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize local students who demonstrate academic achievement and are actively involved in their schools and communities.

"Education has always been at the heart of our mission, and these scholarships are one way we invest directly in the potential of our local students," said California Credit Union Foundation President Marvel Ford. "We're proud to support college-bound students who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership and a desire to give back to their communities, and we encourage eligible students to apply."

California Credit Union Foundation scholarships are available to college-bound high school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university who reside in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino and Orange counties. Scholarships are also available to California Credit Union members or their dependents residing in any geographic area. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to be eligible to participate. Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation and an essay submission. 

Interested students can learn more and apply online at ccu.com/studentscholarship. Online applications will be accepted through Friday, March 6, 2026.

The Foundation's Annual Student Scholarship program was established by the credit union in 2005 to recognize outstanding students within its local communities. Since its inception, more than $455,000 in scholarships have been awarded to students across Southern California.

About California Credit Union Foundation
California Credit Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that serves as the philanthropic arm of California Credit Union. California Credit Union is a federally chartered full-service credit union founded in 1933 with assets of more than $5 billion, over 200,000 members and 25 retail branches. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union in 2024 & 2025, California Credit Union membership is available to community members and businesses nationwide. The Foundation works to strengthen the financial well-being of our communities by providing targeted resources to non-profit partners creating meaningful change across the credit union's service areas. California Credit Union funds all administrative costs of the Foundation, enabling it to return 100% of donations back into community programs. California Federal Credit Union operates as California Credit Union. Please visit ccu.com/foundation to learn more or make a tax-deductible donation, or follow the Foundation on Instagram® @ccufoundation.

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