LOS ANGELES–University Credit Union has named the winners of 30 scholarships as part of its 2024 Staaff Assembly Scholarships & Awards Program through the through the Staff Assembly Financial Endowment (SAFE) Scholarship Fund.
UCU said it has supported 252 staff scholarships since 2017.
Founded in Royce Hall by UCLA employees, UCU said it has a long-standing commitment to giving back to the university that fostered its creation.
“This dedication to the UCLA community is woven into the very fabric of UCU's mission and core values, which prioritize providing a financial advantage to everyone within the university community,” the credit union stated. “This commitment translated into action with one of the largest donations in UCU's history to establish the Staff Assembly Financial Endowment (SAFE) Scholarship Fund in 2018.”
The 2024 Staff Assembly Scholarship & Awards were celebrated at an event at the James West Alumni Center on UCLA's campus.
"We are incredibly proud of this achievement and the positive impact it has had for UCLA staff," Dr. David Tuyo II, CEO and president of University Credit Union, said. "This type of initiative is exactly what we stand for at UCU and we are committed to continuing to support the overall financial success of the UCLA community in every way possible."
Beyond the SAFE Scholarship Fund, UCU said it continues to support the UCLA community by offering customized financial solutions for UCLA faculty, staff, students, alumni, and immediate family of existing members, as well as through initiatives, such as its Annual UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital Book & Toy Drive, financial wellness programs & events, and its ongoing commitment to the academic, athletic, and financial success of its university communities.