2026 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Applications OPEN!

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation's (ICUF) 2026 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship application is now open! 

High School Scholarship: Designated for seniors planning to enroll in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or vocational program for the 2026 -2027 school year. 

Post-High School Scholarship: Designated for individuals entering or attending an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or vocational program in 2026-2027

Apply for the 2026 scholarship HERE!

Each applicant will be asked to answer the following questions:

Credit unions are financial cooperatives driven by the principle of ‘People Helping People.’ Share a story about a time when collaboration or teamwork helped you, your family, or your community achieve a goal. How does this cooperative spirit influence your view of financial success? How can your credit union help?

The application is for high school and post-high school students who will be enrolling in an accredited undergraduate, graduate or vocational program for the 2026-2027 school year. The application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM. In 500 words or less, and contain original work of the applicant. 

Winners will be notified by April 2026 and their names will be posted to the Foundation website by May 2026. Please direct questions to info@iowacreditunionfoundation.org.

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation alone has the ultimate authority to amend any of the scholarship rules to ensure fairness in the award of the scholarships. Your essay becomes the property of the Iowa Credit Union Foundation once submitted. A link to the rules can be found here: 2026 Warren A. Morrow Rules and Procedures.