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 2025 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Recipients 

Catherine Adams – Rayne High School (Acadia Parish)

2025 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Winner Catherine Adams

Addison Cormier – Iota High School (Acadia Parish)

2025 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Winner Addison Cormier

Kaylen Daniels – Westgate High School (Iberia Parish)

2025 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Winner Kaylen Daniels

Alex Theall – Acadiana High School (Lafayette Parish)

2025 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Winner Alex Theall

Ezekiel Wall – Iota High School (Acadia Parish)

2025 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Winner Ezekiel Wall

Michael West – Lafayette High School (Lafayette Parish)

2025 Meritus Credit Union Scholarship Winner Michael West

 

We’re also excited to recognize two recipients of the Lafayette Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarship:

Lily Luneau – Teurlings Catholic High School

2025 Lafayette Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarship Winner Lily Luneau

Kavin Williams – Prairie View A&M University

2025 Lafayette Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarship Winner Kavin Williams

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Past Scholarship Recipients - Spring 2024 

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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