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As a credit union founded by teachers over 70 years ago, supporting education has been and remains a pillar of our existence. Since the program began in 1999, Education First has awarded a total of $725,000 in scholarships to high school seniors. We are proud to award a $2,500 scholarship to ten (10) deserving high school seniors within our field of membership. 

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Education First scholarship applicants will meet the following criteria: 

  • Be a current member of Education First Federal Credit Union
  • Attend a high school within our six-county field of membership
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.25
  • Complete a series of designated financial literacy modules 
  • Submit the required essay
  • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation  

Come back next year to apply for your Education First FCU scholarship!

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients!
Adalynn Martinez Jasper High School
Aldo Rodriguez Beaumont United High School
Jonathan Edgerly Veritas Classical Academy
Annabelle Claybar Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School
Madison Prejean Hamshire-Fannett High School
Abigail Katseres Vidor High School
Ella Dunn Silsbee High School
Evinley VanDorn Lumberton High School
Carmen Smylie Texas Academy
Nicholas Wilridge Beaumont United High School

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