MauiFed is committed to improving the financial lives of our members. Our annual Scholarship Program and financial resources for young adults were created to help members with early financial milestones, like going to college.

The Award
MauiFed will award five (5) $1,000 associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree scholarships for the Fall 2026 term, totaling $5,000.

Application Process
  • Check to make sure you meet all of the eligibility requirements.
  • Fill out and submit the official 2026 application via our secure online form.
  • Include an essay, video, or photograph with your completed application.
  • Submit proof of full-time enrollment for Fall 2026, alongside a resume and a headshot.
Deadline
  • Completed applications and media submissions must be received by Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM.
  • Incomplete applications or those received after this deadline will not be considered.
Contact & More Information
Visit our website for details, the application link, and to view previous scholarship recipients at www.mauifcu.com/Scholarships.


If you have any questions, please visit or contact us at:
MauiFed
107 East Wakea Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732

Email: media@mauifcu.com
Phone: 808.873.5050

Disclaimer: MauiFed (aka Maui Federal Credit Union) reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice relating to the contents of this flyer. This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT

Who Can Apply?
To apply, an applicant must be:
  • A MauiFed primary member in good standing* for at least 6 months before the deadline (which means being a member as of October 31, 2025).
  • You must remain a primary member when the scholarship is awarded. Parental membership does not qualify applicant; all applicants must be a primary member of MauiFed.
  • Enrolled in an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
  • Attending on a full-time** basis during the award year. Proof of enrollment is required.
Note: To provide opportunities for all members, the MauiFed member scholarship is restricted to one award per member per lifetime.

*Member is current with all obligations outstanding with MauiFed and has not caused the credit union a loss.
**Full-time is defined by the specific college or university. For example, the University of Hawaii requires a minimum of 12 credits per semester for full-time status in undergraduate programs.


SELECTION & DISCLOSURES
Selection
Selection will be made by random drawing based on all eligible and qualified scholarship applications.

Originality
Submission must be the original work of the entrant. Submission must address the topic and must not have been submitted to any other competition or contest.

Consent
By submitting an application you grant permission for your name, photo, essay, and/or video to be used in publications or media, either electronic or printed. All submissions become the property of MauiFed.

Notification
Finalists will be notified by phone no later than May 15, 2026.


READY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN?
Please gather all your documents and media files before you start. We strongly recommend preparing your materials in a separate document or folder first so you can complete and submit your application in one go.

Prepare your files and submissions:
Resume
Detailing your school activities, leadership roles, awards and honors, employment, community service, etc.

Proof of College/University Enrollment
You must submit proof of full-time enrollment for the Fall 2026 term.

Media Submission (Choose ONE: Essay, Video, OR Photograph)
MauiFed is all about 'Making It Happen' for our members. Show or tell us: What is a major educational or financial milestone you are working toward, and how has MauiFed helped prepare you to achieve it?

Option 1: Essay - Write 600 words or fewer.
Option 2: Video - Create a 60-second video.
Option 3: Photograph - Capture an original photo.

Prepare your response ahead of time, then copy-paste it into the appropriate field provided or have your document, video, or photo file ready to upload.

Note: Video and photograph submissions must include a title and a short description (less than 100 words).

Applicant Headshot
Please have a current headshot ready to upload. This headshot will be used to announce the scholarship recipients.

Certification and Release Authorization
At the end of the application, you will need to electronically sign the Certification and Release Authorization (including a parent/guardian signature if you are under 18).
Deadline: Completed applications and media submissions must be received by Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM.

Good luck, and we look forward to your applications! Thank you for your membership.
 
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