Join Us in Celebrating Education
The Blaze Credit Union Foundation believes in the power of education to transform lives and communities.
Our scholarship program is more than financial assistance—it serves as a beacon of hope and a stepping-stone toward a brighter future.
2026 Scholarship Applications
Blaze Credit Union Foundation scholarship applications will be accepted February 2 – March 31, 2026, until 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility & Criteria
Traditional Applicants: A current high school student graduating in 2026.
Non-Traditional Applicants: A student who is either continuing or returning to higher-education endeavors.
Awardees may not receive more than one scholarship from Blaze Credit Union Foundation during the same school year.
Winners must be enrolled, accepted, or planning to attend a post-secondary accredited school during the 2026-2027 school year (2-year, 4-year, trade school, vocational school, graduate programs, etc.).
All scholarships must be used within one year of award.
Scholarships will be paid out directly to the student’s school, and can be used for payment of tuition, books, and fees.
Blaze Foundation Scholarship Program Breakdown
Needs-Based Scholarships: Supporting Academic Aspirations
Total Funding: $120,000
Number of Scholarships: 40
Amount per Scholarship: $2,500
Eligibility: Selection is based on demonstrated financial need as indicated in the application.
Student Type: Traditional
Purpose: To remove financial barriers and expand educational opportunities for students with demonstrated need.
Member-exclusive Scholarships: Valuing Our Blaze Family
Total Funding: $60,000
Number of Scholarships: 24
Amount per Scholarship: $2,500
Eligibility: Exclusive to Blaze Credit Union members
Student Type: 12 Traditional and 12 Non-Traditional
Vision: To demonstrate appreciation to our members, these scholarships are dedicated to both Traditional and Non-Traditional student members, reinforcing our commitment to the educational endeavors of our Blaze Credit Union family.
Blaze CU High School Branch Scholarships: Empowering Local Dreams
Total Funding: $20,000
Number of Scholarships: 8
Amount per Scholarship: $2,500
Eligibility: Open to all students, regardless of membership status
Student Type: Traditional
Special Note: These scholarships are allocated specifically for students at Como, Harding, Highland, and Johnson High Schools in St. Paul, MN. One scholarship is allocated to each of the Blaze CU high school branch partner schools.
Disbursement of Funds
Once recipients begin classes at their schools, funds will be deposited with the Student Financial Aid Office of the college, university, or post-secondary technical school indicated on the application during the first grading period in the school year for which the scholarship applies. Scholarship funds will be disbursed by the school for payment of tuition, books, and fees. The following stipulations will be indicated when funds are submitted to the schools:
Scholarship funds can be disbursed by the school for payment of tuition, books, and fees.
The student must have a GPA of 2.0 or better for the current term.
If the student does not attain a GPA of 2.0 in the first term (quarter/semester), it may be carried over to the second term (quarter/semester).
The student must be in active status and attending classes part-time or full-time.
Any scholarship funds not withdrawn by the recipient by the end of the 2026-2027 school year for authorized expenses will be reclaimed.
More Information
Questions may be directed to:
foundation@blazecu.com
