The FirstLight Community Foundation Scholarship Program is for graduating high school seniors in El Paso and Dona Ana County and FirstLight FCU Employee dependents. Successful candidates will be evaluated on a combination of extra-curricular activities, GPA, and video submission. Personality and creativity encouraged as you tell us what makes you, well, you!
Share your journey with us! 
Tell us all about your high school experience– sports triumphs, club and work experiences you've tackled. Let us in on how you've faced and conquered challenges along the way.
NEW! Top applicants will be eligible to participate in FirstLight Ambassador Program and receive additional financial support! Be sure to let us know you want to be considered for this great opportunity.
We are also proud to announce the return of our FirstLight Ambassador Program – Top applicants get an exclusive ticket to an in-person meeting at the FirstLight facility, opportunity to connect with credit union leaders, and diving deep into what makes FirstLight shine .
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH APRIL 20,2025!
Selection Criteria
Scholarships:
Graduating Seniors Scholarship
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Be a graduate of the Class of 2025 in the El Paso, Fort Bliss, or Doña Ana Communities -
Be an incoming college freshman at a two or four-year institution of higher learning or certified trade school -
GPA of 2.5 and higher
FirstLight Dependent Scholarship
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👪Must be a dependent of a full or part-time employee of FirstLight Federal Credit Union. Required to provide name of employee on application.
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🏫Be a current college student at a two or four-year institution of higher learning or certified trade school.
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📚GPA of 2.5 and higher
Ambassador Program:
Top applicants get an exclusive ticket to an in-person meeting at the FirstLight facility, opportunity to connect with credit union leaders, and diving deep into what makes FirstLight shine.
Program Highlights:
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Meet & Greet: Shake hands with leaders who are shaping the financial future. -
Inside Look: Get an exclusive look at the FirstLight – what we do, how we do it, and why it matters. -
Tell Your Tale: After the experience, share your insights in a video – we want to hear YOUR perspective! -
Additional funding for your ambitions!
Requirements:
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Must be available during the summer of 2025.
How to Join:
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Be sure to let us know you want to be considered in your application form. -
Stand out as a top applicant.
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Clear your summer schedule – you're in for something amazing! -
Capture the experience and share your wisdom.
Why Become a FirstLight Ambassador?
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Elevate your resume with this exclusive experience. -
Expand your network with industry leaders. -
Gain insights that will set you up for success.
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The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to provide partial scholarship amounts to deserving applicants.
How to Prepare
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✏ Obtain Guidance Counselor Information (Phone, school email)
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🏅Be prepared to list school (club, sport), work, and community activities.
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🎬 Lights, camera, action! You will upload one (1) video (up to 300MB). Be sure you are in a well-lit area, where we can hear and see you. Creativity and energy encouraged.
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NEW! Top applicants will be eligible to participate in FirstLight Ambassador Program* and receive additional financial support! Be sure to let us know you want to be considered for this great opportunity.
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NOTE: ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH VIDEO SUBMISSION WILL BE REVIEWED.
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Check out our 2023 Scholarship Recipient Videos for inspiration.
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We Believe in You!
Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $150,000 in local scholarships and in the last three (3) years, raised over $200,000 in donations to support the mission and purpose.
You can view their personal stories—they are inspiring—as they talk about their motivation, their future, and their family.
