2026 Westmark Scholarship Program

Fifteen (15) $2,500 Scholarships will be awarded

Westmark Credit Union is committed to the advancement of education in our communities and for our members. As an expression of this commitment, Westmark will award fifteen $2,500 scholarships in 2026, open to anyone pursuing post-secondary higher education.

Education has no age limit, apply for our scholarship today!

Submit your application online and take the next step toward your future.

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All applications must be received NO LATER THAN March 20, 2026, and be completed in its entirety.

Scholarship Application

Number of Awards

15

Scholarships available

Amount

$2,500

Per scholarship

Key Dates

Deadline: March 20, 2026

Notification: By April 17, 2026

Eligibility & Requirements

Scholarships are only available to members of Westmark Credit Union who have met the following criteria:

  • Have an active Westmark Credit Union account
  • Attend a State Accredited or Licensed Post-Secondary university, college or trade school in any state.
  • Write an essay of 300 words answering the following question:
    • “During your lifetime, what is the most important contribution you hope to make in society with your chosen career?”
  • Scholarship funds are to be used in the ‘26-’27 school year. *Beyond Go-On recipients can work with the financial literacy team.
All applications must be received NO LATER THAN March 20, 2026, and be completed in its entirety. All applicants must use a Westmark Application Form - 2026 Scholarship Application.  Scholarship winners will be notified by phone no later than April 17, 2026. 

How to Apply

  1. Step 1: Review the eligibility requirements and prepare your 300-word essay.
  2. Step 2: Complete the online application using the official Westmark form:
    2026 Scholarship Application
  3. Step 3: Submit your application by March 20, 2026.
Winners will be notified by phone no later than April 17, 2026.

Questions?

An online application is required and can be completed at the Westmark Credit Union website.

If you have any questions, you can reach our Financial Literacy Specialists directly by email:

Contact Our Specialists

rchristensen@westmark.org

ggonzalez@westmark.org

Second-Year Opportunity

All 15 recipients of the 2026 Westmark Scholarship will have the opportunity to apply to receive an additional second-year scholarship of $2,500 for 2027.

This second-year scholarship will be awarded to 5 recipients of the 2026 scholarship and will require a separate application.

Eligibility Note: Employees, Board Members and Supervisory Committee Members of Westmark Credit Union and their immediate families, including step-children and foster children, are not eligible to receive these scholarships.