75 Students Awarded $150,000 in Scholarships from A+ Federal Credit Union

Texas High School and College Students Earn Funds for 2024-25 School Year

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU) Board of Directors awarded 75 Texas high school and college students with $150,000 in scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. The annual amount awarded was increased this year in recognition of the credit union’s 75^th Anniversary, allowing 15 additional students to earn scholarships from A+FCU. Each student receives $2,000 to help with college educational expenses.

Awarding scholarships has been a long-standing A+FCU tradition, benefiting more than 600 students with over $1.1 Million in scholarship support for their college endeavors.

"With the generous support A+FCU has received from our community over the last 75 years, and in honor of our 75^th anniversary in 2024, it’s our great privilege to award $150,000 in scholarships to 75 well-deserving students!” Terry Lord, A+FCU Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chair, said. “From their high achievements to engaged community service, this year's recipients have demonstrated their tenacity, and we wish them the best in their endeavors."

Recipients were selected for their academic achievements and community involvement and represent 10 universities, 33 high schools, and 1 homeschool certification.

“I can't say enough about the impact this A+FCU scholarship has had on my ability to achieve my graduate degree. I am so very grateful,” Michelle LeBlanc, Texas State University student studying for her M.Ed. Specializing in Reading, said. “A+FCU has always been amazing to work with. For them to support me achieving my dreams in this way says so much about their commitment to the community!”

Recipients were recognized at an A+FCU Scholarship Ceremony held May 15. To view the announcement video and recipient detail, click here.

A+ Federal Credit Union was founded in 1949 by 50 Austin, Texas teachers. 75 years later, A+FCU is an award-winning financial institution with more than 191,000 members, over $2.53 billion in assets, more than 545 employees, and 22 branches. A+FCU supports members with a range of financial products, including home, auto, and personal loans, checking and savings accounts, and digital banking solutions for banking on the go. A+FCU has close relationships with local schools and provides free financial education curricula for educators, engaging financial education presentations for students, real-life money management simulations for youth, and high school branch locations. Learn more at aplusfcu.org.