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2026 Eagle College Scholarships are now open!

 

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Investing in Our Community’s Future

At Eagle Community Credit Union, we believe in empowering individuals to achieve their educational goals, no matter their age or stage in life. Each year, we proudly award four $4,000 scholarships to deserving students in our community. These scholarships are open to a wide range of applicants, including trade school students, because we recognize the value of all forms of education in building a brighter future. By supporting education at every level, we aim to inspire growth and success across our community.

 

 

 

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Our scholarship program stands out because it has no age limit, making it accessible to lifelong learners and students of all ages. Whether you’re starting your academic journey or pursuing a new career path later in life, we encourage you to apply. To qualify, applicants must be a primary account holder at Eagle Community Credit Union. This program reflects our commitment to helping our members achieve their dreams while strengthening the foundation of our community through education.

 

 

 

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Welcome to Eagle's Annual College Scholarship

Four deserving Eagle members will each win a $4,000 scholarship.

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Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a 2-or 4-year technical or accredited college (undergraduate or graduate) in Fall 2026. Applicant must be at minimum a senior in high school or older (no maximum age).

  • Applicant must have their own membership with Eagle Community Credit Union. If you are not yet a member, you can complete our online membership application, or visit one of our five branches.

  • Member must be in good standing and be the primary owner of an active membership.

  • Eagle CCU employees and members of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee and their immediate family members (or household members in the same residence) are not eligible.

The scholarship award will be issued in the form of a check made payable jointly to the recipient and their school.


How to apply

STEP 1

Get a (digital) copy of your most recent high school or college transcript.

STEP 2

Write a 500-1,000 word essay on the following topic. Submissions under 500 words will not be accepted:

Please write a personal essay describing your journey that has inspired you to pursue higher education. Tell us about who you are, where you plan to attend (or currently attend) college, and why you chose your school and/or major.

Share the experiences, challenges, or influences that have helped shape your goals. We want to understand what motivates you, what you’ve overcome, and how your journey has prepared you for the path ahead.

Finally, tell us about the impact you hope to make—both in your future career and in your community. How do you plan to give back or make a meaningful difference? We’re especially interested in learning how your goals align with Eagle Community Credit Union’s commitment to supporting and strengthening the community.

STEP 3

Fill out this consent form and make sure to add it to your application below.

STEP 4

Fill out and submit the application form below.


Make sure to complete all steps in order to be considered for the scholarship. If you have any questions, feel free to email marketing@eaglecu.org.

 

 

 

 

2026 Eagle Scholarship Application

* Required Fields
Personal Information
Do you have your own primary membership with Eagle?

If you are not yet an Eagle member, or are not the primary member (i.e. the main member and not a joint on a parent's account), please complete our membership application to join or visit one of our five branches.

Once completed and your membership is opened, you will be eligible to apply for the scholarship.


Most Recent Education
College Education
Enrollment Status:
Would you be willing to serve as an associate Board member, which would include attending (in-person or remotely) and participating in monthly Board meetings to discuss the Credit Union's performance?
(This is not a requirement to be considered for the scholarship and is strictly voluntary.):

Attach the following documents:

  • Most current transcripts (unofficial accepted)
  • Essay (see above)
  • Testimonial Consent Form

If documents cannot be scanned and uploaded, please ensure your name is clear on the documents and mail hard copies to:

Eagle Community Credit Union
P.O. Box 5196
Lake Forest, CA 92609-8696
Attn: Scholarship Committee

By clicking the Submit button below you certify that to the best of your knowledge the information submitted in this application is true and correct. If selected as an Eagle CCU scholarship recipient, you agree to allow Eagle CCU to publish your name and photograph in Credit Union materials.
!!! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FILL THE FORM OUT COMPLETELY. AFTER SUBMISSION, YOU WILL SEE A CONFIRMATION SCREEN AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT SEE EITHER, IT MEANS YOU DID NOT FILL THE FORM OUT CORRECTLY/COMPLETELY AND WILL BE BROUGHT BACK TO THE FORM TO FILL IN THE MISSING INFO. !!!

Applications are accepted through June 30th, 2026

All applications will be reviewed for completeness and content. Failure to meet any of the stated requirements will result in automatic disqualification. Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on thoroughness, thoughtfulness, and relevance. Scholarship recipients will be announced in late July. Scholarship funds will be awarded via checks made payable to both the student and the school. Selected winners may also be invited to serve as an associate member of Eagle’s Board of Directors.

 

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