EUCCU Offers Scholarship for USU Eastern Students

Credit union's 'people helping people' philosophy extends to local students seeking higher education funding.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Eastern Utah Community Credit Union (EUCCU) is offering a scholarship program to help students at Utah State University Eastern further their education. The scholarship, which will award five $1,000 scholarships, is open to full-time USU Eastern students who are also active members of the credit union. Applicants must submit two 200-word essays highlighting an EUCCU core value and describing their community involvement or academic/career goals.

Why it matters

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, scholarships like this one from EUCCU can make a significant difference in helping local students afford to attend college. The credit union's focus on community engagement and supporting its members aligns with its 'people helping people' philosophy.

The details

To qualify for the EUCCU scholarship, students must be registered as full-time students at USU Eastern and active members of the credit union. The application process requires two 200-word essays - one discussing an EUCCU core value and how it applies to the applicant's life, and another describing the student's community involvement or academic/career goals.

  • Applications for the EUCCU scholarship are currently open.
  • The application deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Eastern Utah Community Credit Union (EUCCU)

A local credit union that is offering a scholarship program to help students at Utah State University Eastern further their education.

Utah State University Eastern

A campus of Utah State University located in Price, Utah, where the EUCCU scholarship can be used.

Alex Flores

An EUCCU representative who discussed the scholarship program and application process in a local news interview.

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What they’re saying

“As a college student myself, I'd say that having scholarships is really important when it comes to affording education and being a part of an organization that can give back to the community and to these students in need.”

— Alex Flores, EUCCU Representative (KOAL News)

“I feel that those values do really define what it means to be part of EUCCU. We really try to embrace all of those. And when it comes to interacting with the community, it really is what connects us. And giving back to our members is what matters most, which is ultimately the reason for the scholarship.”

— Alex Flores, EUCCU Representative (KOAL News)

What’s next

The EUCCU scholarship application deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026. Interested students are encouraged to apply online at EUCCU.com as soon as possible.

The takeaway

EUCCU's scholarship program demonstrates the credit union's commitment to supporting its local community and helping students afford higher education. By offering financial assistance and aligning the application with the organization's core values, EUCCU is providing meaningful opportunities for students to pursue their academic and career goals.