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
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to graduating high school seniors within AACU's field of membership who plan to pursue a college or university degree.
Please Note: Only completed applications will be considered.
Application should be submitted online. Additionally, all required documentation should be emailed separately. The application deadline is March 27, at 5:00 pm (MT). Completed application and all required documents must be submitted for consideration. Any incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Please send a letter of recommendation, essay and current resume (optional) to the following email:
Subject: AAFCU Scholarship Application
Email: foundation@aafcu.com
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 expenses 1 . Scholarship recipients are chosen based on academic merit, application question response, essay and community involvement.
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.
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.