Celebrating Our 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Scholars
Your membership helps open doors for students across our communities.
This year, Oregon State Credit Union awarded 12 graduating high school seniors $3,000 Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) scholarships, totaling $36,000 invested in their next steps. To be eligible, students must be graduating seniors who are Oregon State Credit Union members with a TLT account, have a 3.25 GPA or higher, and demonstrate a strong commitment to leadership and their communities.
These students represent communities across our service area, and they’re stepping into what’s next with clear goals, real responsibilities, and a deep commitment to giving back.
What this scholarship makes possible
The TLT Scholarship supports student members as they move beyond high school and continue their education. Recipients are selected not just for academic performance, but for their resilience, growth, and connection to their communities.
Our review process looks beyond grades to understand each student’s full story over time. Many of this year’s scholars balance school with work, take on leadership roles, support their families, and give their time to others.
They’re already contributing in meaningful ways. This scholarship helps them continue building on that momentum.
A meaningful step forward
As our membership continues to grow, so does our ability to invest in students.
This year, we awarded $3,000 scholarships to 12 students, strengthening the level of support each recipient receives as they begin their next chapter.
The strength of this year’s applicant pool encouraged us to recognize a larger group of deserving students. Our approach remains steady: providing meaningful, consistent support that helps students move forward with confidence.
Meet the 2026 TLT Scholars
Each of this year’s recipients brings their own story, goals, and impact. Together, they reflect the future of the communities we serve.
Benton County
- Naomi Baarsch, Silvies River Charter School — attending Oregon State University, Ecological Engineering
- Abigail Reagan Fulcher, Santiam Christian High School — attending Boise State University, Nursing
- Lucy King, Philomath High School — attending University of Oregon, Psychology & Theology
- Maggie King, Philomath High School — attending University of Oregon, Family and Human Services
- Makayla Lillie, Philomath High School — attending George Fox University, Nursing
Lincoln County
- Sonora Van Diest, Newport High School — attending Oregon State University, Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences
Marion County
- Brooklyn Baca, McNary High School — attending Chemeketa Community College, Business Administration
- Jack Fontenot Ford, West Salem High School — attending Oregon State University, Pre-Medicine
- Valeria Garcia Nieves, Woodburn High School — attending Chemeketa Community College, Nursing
Polk County
- Jordyn Jean Baumgart, Dallas High School — attending Central Queensland University – Australia, Nursing
- Savannah Grace Beach, Perrydale High School — attending Oregon State University, Natural Resources
- Annika Mellein, Luckiamute Valley Academy — attending Corban University, Business
Why it matters
When students have access to education, it creates ripple effects that reach far beyond one person.
This year’s scholars are pursuing academic paths at colleges and universities, building the knowledge and skills they’ll carry into their future careers and communities.
That’s the kind of impact your membership makes possible.
Our members make it possible
Our member-owners play an important role in programs like the TLT Scholarship. When people choose to bank with us, they make opportunities like this possible—supporting students and giving back to the communities we all share.
And this year’s scholars make it clear: the future is in good hands.
Want to learn more?
Visit our Scholarships page to explore how we support education and opportunity across our communities.
