About Our Scholarships
Each year, the foundation grants scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to local high school seniors. Recipients are chosen from the following funds:
- Altura Credit Union Foundation General Scholarship: This scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating from any high school in Riverside County.
- Altura Future Leader Scholarship: Altura’s Future Leader Scholarship is personally funded by Altura’s CEO and designed for a graduating high school senior who embodies leadership characteristics and tendencies.
- The Dr. Linda Wisher Educational Endowment: This Endowment is in memory of Dr. Linda Wisher, a former member of Altura’s Board of Directors. Recipients are female student pursuing a career in education.
- The Bonnie Gail Polis Educational Endowment: This Endowment is in memory of Bonnie Gail Polis and is dedicated to graduating high school senior within the Riverside Unified School District (Arlington, King, North, Poly, Ramona) with the intention of pursuing a degree in public education (i.e. – Teacher, Counselor, Administrator, etc.).
- The Terry Ferrone Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is in memory of Terry Ferrone and grants funds for a graduating high school senior from John W. North or Poly High School.
- The Kimberly Jean Flores Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is in memory of Kimberly Jean Flores, a former Canyon Springs High School Student. To apply for this scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior of Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley.
- The Marian E. Luna Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is in memory of Marian E Luna and is dedicated to a graduating high school senior of Norte Vista High School or Riverside Polytechnic High School.
Please note: Students applying for one or more of the scholarships listed above only need to submit one application. On the application, mark the scholarships you would like to be considered for.
Additional Scholarship Programs
- Altura Credit Union Foundation Delayed Start Scholarship Program: This scholarship is available to adult learners (age 20+) of Riverside County pursuing higher education.
- Altura Credit Union Foundation Trade School Scholarship Program: This scholarship is available to graduating seniors in Riverside County pursuing a post-secondary education at a trade or technical school.
How to Apply for a Scholarship
Download the appropriate application form and submit the completed application via mail or email, on or before March 2, 2025. Please do not drop off applications at branch locations.
2025 Altura Credit Union Foundation Main Scholarship Application
2025 Altura Credit Union Foundation Delayed Start Scholarship Application
2025 Altura Credit Union Foundation Trade School Scholarship Application
Questions and request for further information can be directed via email to scholarship@alturacu.com
