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Scholarships

We support our members' educational and career aspirations with two valuable scholarships. 
 
Applications accepted January 1-April 1, 2026.


It's always smart to invest in our future.

That is why we are committed to providing financial assistance to talented students in our area who have plans to study at a university, college or trade school in the upcoming year. Every year, we award two $3,000 scholarships to outstanding students. The "Above & Beyond" Scholarship and "Educators of Tomorrow" Scholarship can bring these bright students one step closer to their goals.

2026 Scholarship Applications accepted January 1-April 1, 2026 

 

 

Who is Eligible? 

  • Azura Credit Union members or those with an immediate family member with an Azura account.
  • Membership effective date must be prior to December 2025.
  • Applicants will be attending an accredited higher education institute within the state of Kansas or within 80 miles of an Azura Credit Union location.
 
 

Application Requirements

  • Submit an Azura Scholarship Application
  • Submit a 300-500 word written essay OR a 60 second video based on the topic chosen specifically for each Scholarship (listed below)
  • Provide a copy of your high school or most recent transcripts
  • Provide a copy of your acceptance to attend a Kansas accredited higher education institute 
 

Above & Beyond Scholarship

Applicants are eligible for the Above & Beyond Scholarship if they are one or more of the following:
  • A high school senior graduating in 2026
  • A current or future university or college student
  • A current or future vocational or technical student
To apply for the Above & Beyond Scholarship, applicants must submit an Azura Scholarship Application alongside a Written Essay or Video Essay that answers the following question: 
 
In what ways do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will create new opportunities—or challenges—in your chosen career field? 

Educators of Tomorrow Scholarship

Applicants are eligible for the Educators of Tomorrow Scholarship if they are one or more of the following:
  • Seeking a degree in the educational field (required)
  • A high school senior graduating in 2026
  • A current or future university or college student
To apply for the Educators of Tomorrow Scholarship, applicants must submit an Azura Scholarship Application alongside a Written Essay or Video Essay that answers the following question: 
 
How do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will change the role of educators in the next decade, and how do you plan to adapt to these changes? 


















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Additional Scholarship Information

  • Scholarship proceeds will be sent the first week of August 2026.
  • Scholarship proceeds may be used to help pay tuition, housing, books or meal costs and will be paid directly to the college/university or technical school by Azura Credit Union.
  • It is at the discretion of the committee if an applicant is eligible to win more than one scholarship.
  • Applicants and recipients are eligible to apply in future years.
  • Winners agree to have their names, photos and potential educational/biographical information published in Azura Credit Union publications and press releases.
  • Azura Credit Union employees and Board Members are not eligible. Immediate family members of Azura Credit Union employees or Board Members are also not eligible. Immediate family is defined as: spouse, parents and grandparents, children and grandchildren, brothers and sisters, mother-in-law and father-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law. Adopted, half and step members are also included in the definition of immediate family.

 

FAQs

Applications open on January 1, 2026.
All applications and supporting documentation must be received no later than April 1, 2026.


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Judging will take place in late April 2026 and will be conducted by a committee selected by Azura Credit Union. Points will be awarded based on your submitted 300-500 word written essay OR 60 second video as well as your transcripts and community activities to determine the scholarship recipients.


Recipients will be announced May 2026.


  • Before you begin recording your video:
  • Make sure to put your phone on a tripod or something to keep your phone stable. It is important to have a steady shot. Always film in landscape mode.
  • It is best to have lighting in front of you, so you can be seen clearly. Make sure your lighting is not behind you.
  • Make sure your camera lens is clean.
  • Be aware of your background. You do not want the application committee focusing more on what is in the background vs listening to what you have to say.
  • Develop your outline of talking points before you start filming. This will keep you on track and not talking randomly about things that have nothing to do with the topic.
 
Recording tips:
  • Introduce yourself.
  • Speak slowly and clearly.
  • Pay attention to your volume.
  • Make sure you end at 60 seconds.
  • Be creative.
  • Watch your submission before you submit it.
  • Get a second opinion from someone you trust.









































Questions?
Contact Katie Beach, Community Relationship Manager by email or call 800-432-2470.



























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