Applications Available for DCU Scholarships

For over 20 years, DCU for Kids has provided a scholarship program to assist high school seniors in pursuit of higher education. DCU for Kids is the non-profit charitable foundation of DCU, a division of First Technology Federal Credit Union, with a large branch on West Central Street in Franklin (above). 

To date, DCU has awarded over $2.1 million dollars in scholarships through this annual program.

Students who will be attending a state or nationally accredited college or university in the fall of 2026 are now able welcome to apply* for the DCU for Kids Annual Memorial Scholarships. 2026 Scholarships awarded for 2026 will range in amounts from $1,500 to $2,500.

Recipients are chosen by an impartial panel of business professionals and collegiate educators who base their decisions on scholastic achievement, community involvement, leadership skills, character and integrity, recommendation letters, and an essay submitted by the student.

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted electronically through the DCU for Kids Online Scholarship Portal by Friday, March 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (ET).

Any materials received after the deadline date listed above will not be considered for review. Scholarship winners will be notified in late April 2026 by email.

For more information, including the official rules of participation, guidance on the application process, and FAQs about the DCU for Kids Annual Memorial Scholarship Program, please visit

dcuforkids.org/scholarships. [NOTE *All DCU employees, volunteers, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their immediate family members are ineligible to apply.]

DCU, a division of First Technology Federal Credit Union, is a $12 billion financial cooperative headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Established in 1979 as the credit union for the employees of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and their families, today DCU serves over 1.1 million members across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. DCU has a proud legacy of serving many members who are newer to banking, including young-adults, historically underserved, or new arrivals to the U.S. banking system. DCU’s member-centric mission and commitment to digital innovation informs how products, solutions and services are created to provide a remarkable experience to support members’ financial goals. With 23 branch locations and 35 ATMs across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, members have additional access to DCU’s award-winning digital banking platform and mobile app as well as more than 5,600 branches in a shared CO-OP network, plus over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. For additional information, visit dcu.org.