Scholarships

Meritus Credit Union Scholarship

Meritus Credit Union is proud to fund higher education! Established in 2004 by the Board of Directors of Meritus Credit Union, this program awards six scholarships, totaling $12,000, to eligible members graduating from high schools in Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion Parishes.

Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who are members of Meritus CU. Full requirements can be found in the application.

Award: Six (6) scholarships available; $2,000 each

Application: Available in 2026

Lafayette Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarship

This program was established in 2005 by the Lafayette Chapter of the Louisiana Credit Union League. Entries are accepted from members of several participating local credit unions. This scholarship is awarded through a random drawing among eligible applicants.

Eligibility: Eligible Meritus CU members who are graduating high school seniors, undergraduate college students, and technical school students may apply. Full requirements can be found in the application.

Award: Three (3) scholarships available; $1,000 each

Application: Available in 2026

We strongly encourage all eligible members to apply for both scholarships. Not yet a Meritus CU member? Open an account today!

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Meet the 2024 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Recipients

Meritus Credit Union recently awarded $12,000 in scholarships to six high school seniors in Acadia, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion Parishes. Each student received a $2,000 scholarship towards their college education. Meet the 2024 Meritus Credit Union scholarship recipients on our blog.

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