Our Financial Empowerment Scholarship
Each year, we award four $1,000 scholarships to deserving students in the area. Two will be awarded to recent high school graduates, and two will be reserved for current college students. The scholarship can be used for anything that supports your education—housing, books, tuition, etc.
To qualify, students must:
Be a current SWLACU member in good standing.
Be a current-year high school graduate of an accredited Louisiana high school and be ENROLLED as a full-time student to attend an accredited non-proprietary, Louisiana institution of higher education (university, college, or community college), OR...
Be a CURRENT college student attending a Louisiana institution of higher education (university, college, or community college).
Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Submit an official high school transcript or current college transcript and two letters of recommendation from a community leader, educational professional, or Spiritual leader.
Applications are now closed for 2025.
*You must be a member of SWLACU to apply.
Business Grants Available
About the program
The Greaux Your Business grant program by Southwest Louisiana Credit Union offers financial education and support to help all business owners build and maintain business credit while understanding cash flow management.
Successful Participants
If chosen, we will assist you through the process of starting a business, building business credit, maintaining good business credit, and understanding the vital importance of cash flow.
Upon Completion
Successful participants will leave the program with up to $5,000.00, for start-up capital or ongoing business needs.
Interested? Check out the requirements and apply today!
A Hand Up to Homeownership
About the Program
A Hand Up to Homeownership is our Home Buyer Savings Program aimed to support and educate home buyers in SWLA!
If chosen
You will participate in a series of classes that will assist you through the homeownership process while giving you real-world solutions to real-world problems. You will be partnered with a Certified Financial Counselor who will guide you through the process and help you create a plan to save $1,000 for your future home over a maximum period of 90 days.
Upon completion
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union will match your saved funds 5:1 to create a total of $6,000 for you to put towards your future home!