CU Succeed Scholarship 2026 , USA ($8,000 Renewable Scholarship)
The CU Succeed Scholarship is a renewable merit-based scholarship offered annually by Arizona Central Credit Union to support graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education in Arizona. The program awards two scholarships valued at up to $8,000 each, distributed over four consecutive undergraduate years. Designed to reward academic achievement and community-minded students, the CU Succeed Scholarship helps reduce the financial burden of college while encouraging long-term educational success.
Degree Level
- Undergraduate (Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree)
- Community College Programs
- Technical and Trade School Programs
Available Subjects
- All academic majors and fields of study
Students may enroll in any discipline offered by an accredited institution in Arizona.
Benefits
The CU Succeed Scholarship provides both financial and academic support, including:
- Renewable funding for up to four years
- Encourages academic consistency and full-time enrollment
- Supports students attending Arizona-based institutions
- Helps reduce reliance on student loans
- Rewards long-term academic performance and community involvement
Scholarship Amount
- Total Value: Up to $8,000
- Annual Distribution: $2,000 per year
Semester Breakdown:
- $1,000 for fall semester
- $1,000 for spring semester
The scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive years, provided renewal requirements are met.
Number of Awards
2 scholarships awarded each year
Eligible Nationalities
- Open to students eligible to study in the United States
- Must attend an Arizona-based institution
- Applicants must be members of Arizona Central Credit Union (membership must remain in good standing)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the CU Succeed Scholarship:
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must be accepted to and plan to attend full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester)
- Enrollment must be at an accredited college, university, community college, or technical/trade school located in Arizona
- Must maintain Arizona Central Credit Union membership in good standing
- Maintain a minimum semester GPA of 2.5 and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 during college
- Must enroll in consecutive fall and spring semesters
- Arizona Central Credit Union directors, officers, employees, their relatives, or household members are not eligible
Application Procedure
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:
- Fully completed scholarship application form
- Two letters of recommendation on official letterhead from instructors or employers
- Official high school transcript (dated within 30 days) showing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Typed essay (1,000 words or less) explaining:
- How the scholarship will help achieve educational goals
- How the applicant plans to positively impact their community after completing education
- All documents must be submitted digitally or by U.S. mail by the deadline.
How to Apply
- Complete the CU Succeed Scholarship application
- Gather all required documents
- Submit the application online or via U.S. Postal Service
- Ensure submissions are postmarked or received no later than May 09
- Selected recipients will be notified by the Scholarship Committee
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline
- May 09
Note: Dates may vary, please check official website for latest updates
Why Apply for the CU Succeed Scholarship?
- Long-term funding stability with renewable support
- Ideal for students committed to studying in Arizona
- Recognizes academic excellence and community impact
- Sponsored by a trusted financial institution
- Simple eligibility for motivated high school seniors
