2026 Scholarship

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Credit Union of Atlanta wants to help fund your future! Apply today for the CUA Board of Directors Memorial Scholarship and you could be one of the recipients of a scholarship up to $1500

All applications must be completed online by 6:00 pm on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In Memory of Juliette Akins, Gary Holmes, Hopie Strickland, Cheryl Wilcox, and John Cuffie

The Board of Directors Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize the dedicated service of past CUA board members. The basic criterion for each of the scholarships is an annual essay-writing contest in five (5) categories:

Category Grades/Ages Prize
A 2nd - 5th Grade (Ages7-11) $50 Credited To Student’s Savings Account at CUA
B 6th - 8th (Ages 11-14) $100 Credited To Student’s Savings Account at CUA
C 9th - 10th Grade (Ages 14 - 16) $250 Credited To Student’s Savings Account at CUA
D 11th - 12th Grade (Ages 16 - 18) $500 Certificate of Deposit that will be added to their CUTeen Succeed account at CUA.
E

College Students (Ages 18 - 24)

$1500 Scholarship Payable To a College or Institution to Higher Learning.

Scholarships are awarded based on the evaluation of a written essay and completion of the eligibility requirements. Winners must be account holders at the time of application. Please do not include your name or sign the essay. The judges will not reveal applicants' identities until the finalists are selected.

Category Essay Subject Additional Requirments
A

100-word essay “What are the benefits of saving money, how can you start?”
  1. Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the current semester
  2. One (1) written recommendation from a school Administrator, Teacher, or Counselor at the school you attend.
B

200-word essay “Whom is the person in your family that is the “saver”? What are things they do to save that you can help others be better at saving money?”
  1. Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the a semester
  2. One (1) written recommendation from a school Administrator, Teacher, or Counselor at the school you attend.
C

350-word essay “Do you believe families can improve their finances? If so, what are some ways they can do this?
  1. Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the current semester
  2. One (1) written recommendation from a school Administrator, Teacher, or Counselor at the school you attend.
D

500-word essay “What is considered “good credit?” How does having good credit, increase a person’s access to financial tools to improve their life?”
  1. Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the current semester
  2. One (1) written recommendation from a school Administrator, Teacher, or Counselor at the school you attend.
E

1000-word essay “How impactful is it for people to make sound financial decisions in life?” What are the benefits of having access to financial systems (i.e. credit unions, banks, and savings and loan institutions) in underserved communities?
  1. Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the current semester
  2. One (1) written recommendation from a school Administrator, Teacher, or Counselor at the school you attend.



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