AAFCU Foundation Scholarship
We are passionate about promoting education and life-long financial responsibility to people of all ages!
About the Scholarship
Air Academy Credit Union (AACU) established the Air Academy Federal Credit Union Foundation on June 12, 2002, to promote financial education and wellness within the community.
In the spirit of the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, the Foundation scholarship supports education and lifelong financial responsibility. The program is designed to help high school students unlock their potential and encourage personal and academic growth. Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors, regardless of intended major. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, application responses, essay submission, and community involvement. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's accredited institution or deposited into an AACU account to use towards qualifying expenses 1
- Academy School District 20
- Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
- Colorado Springs School District 11
- Douglas County School District RE-1
- Elbert County School District C-2 (Kiowa Schools)
- Elbert School District 200
- Elizabeth School District
- Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Harrison School District 2
- Hayden School District RE-1
- Lewis-Palmer School District 38
- Routt/Jackson County School District
- School District 49
- South Routt School District RE-3
- Steamboat Springs School District RE-1
Qualifications
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors within AACU field of membership who plan to pursue a college or university degree.
- High School Senior
- All Majors are accepted
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Eligible to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university
- Applicants must have a parent who is an AACU member or must be a current AACU member themselves or must be enrolled in one of our 15 school districts
- You will enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection
Application packets can be submitted by email. Completed application and all required documents must be submitted for consideration. Any incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Check back for details about the 2027 scholarship program.
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Subject: AAFCU Scholarship Application
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Recipients will be notified by April 20, 2026. Awarded recipient must use the funds before March 2027. Awarded scholarships will be directly sent to accredited institution or deposited into an AACU account to use towards qualifying expenses1. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on academic merit, application question response, essay and community involvement.
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2025 recipients will be notified by April 14, 2025. Awarded recipient must use the funds before March 2026. Awarded scholarships will be directly sent to accredited institution. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on academic merit, application question response, essay, and community involvement.
Foundation Scholarship - AACU Foundation Scholarship FAQs
Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA qualify if a parent is an AACU member, they are an AACU member themselves, or they attend one of AACU qualifying school districts. All intended majors are accepted. Check your eligibility for AACU membership if needed.
Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors within AACU field of membership. Recipients are chosen based on academic merit, essay, and community involvement. Review AAFCU Foundation for the program behind this scholarship.
Application packets are submitted by email with the subject line AAFCU Scholarship Application, including all required documents. Incomplete submissions won't be considered for the scholarship. Check your eligibility before applying if you're not yet a member.
Awarded scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient's accredited institution or deposited into an AACU account for qualifying educational expenses like tuition and books. Review Individual Retirement Accounts if you're also planning ahead financially.
The AAFCU Foundation Committee handles all scholarship questions directly by phone extension or email, and can clarify eligibility or application requirements quickly for any current AACU applicant. Review Scholarships & Awards for AACU broader education programs.
1 If selected to receive a scholarship, you must agree the results will be posted on AACU social media and AACU website. First name and first letter of last name will be published. Photo release statement required. 17 years and under must have a parent or legal guardian signature on the application to qualify. Proof of enrollment and acceptance to an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection is required. Awards will be made payable to the accredited institution or deposited into an AACU account and can be used toward qualified educational expenses (such as tuition, fees, books and supplies). Scholarship cannot be redeemed for cash or certified check. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in the scholarship guidelines, including proof of enrollment and acceptance to an accredited institution for the academic year following selection. Family members of AACU employees and interns are eligible to apply because all applications are independently reviewed by a third party to ensure fairness and impartiality. Awarded recipient must use the funds before March 2027. For assistance with the online application process or to apply by mail, please email us at foundation@aafcu.com or call us at 800.223.1983 ext. 1047. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable stateor local law.