2025/2026 Scholarship Program
For the 2025/2026 school year, NuVista Federal Credit Union is offering three (3) scholarships of $1,200 each for students who are pursuing post-secondary education in a college, university, or technical school located in the United States.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Winners Notified: On or before May 1, 2026
Three Scholarships Available
Each scholarship is worth $1,200, totaling $3,600 in annual scholarship support.
Open to Members & Families
Available to graduating high school seniors who are NuVista members or live in member households.
Other Scholarships Allowed
Applicants receiving other scholarships are still eligible to win a NuVista Scholarship.
Post-Secondary Education
Scholarships support accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools in the United States.
Part of Our Community Commitment
NuVista's scholarship program is part of our broader commitment to education and youth development. In addition to these annual scholarships, we also award $8,600 total annually through our Financial Reality Fair program, supporting students across rural Western Colorado.
Learn MoreEligibility Requirements
Review the requirements below to determine if you're eligible to apply
Graduating Senior
Must be graduating in spring 2026 and entering college, university, or technical school in fall 2026.
Member or Family
Must be a NuVista member or live in the same household as a member with accounts in good standing.
Other Scholarships OK
Applicants receiving other scholarships are still eligible to win a NuVista Scholarship.
Not Eligible
NuVista employees, officials, and immediate family members are NOT eligible to win awards.
Award Disbursements
The intended use for the NuVista Federal Credit Union Scholarship is tuition, books and/or other fees associated with enrollment into an accredited college, university, or technical school.
Important: The scholarship funds will be dispersed to the college of choice after documentation of enrollment is submitted to the credit union. Examples of documentation include:
- A schedule from the school
- Receipt of payment
- Any other form of enrollment documentation
Notification
Scholarship winners will be notified no later than May 1, 2026. The Scholarship Committee's decisions are final, and the scholarships are non-transferable.
Publicity Agreement: NuVista Federal Credit Union reserves the right to use all applicants' names, photographs, and essays in promotional material.
If you are chosen for a NuVista Scholarship, you agree to submit a photograph to be used in publicizing the scholarship program.
Application Instructions
Follow these steps to complete your scholarship application
Application Deadline Has Passed
March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Incomplete applications WILL NOT be reviewed by the Committee
Required Documents (PDF Format)
The following attachments will need to be uploaded in PDF file formats:
Transcript
Official or unofficial transcript from your high school
Resume
Your current resume highlighting achievements and activities
Letter of Recommendation
One letter from a sibling/step-sibling or friend (minimum 150 words)
Essays
Include both essays in one document
Letter of Recommendation Details
Please include one letter of recommendation from a sibling/step-sibling or friend who has personal knowledge of you and can contribute a sense of your personality, achievements, moral stature, or attributes to tell the Committee why they think you should be awarded this scholarship.
The letter must be a minimum of 150 words.