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Steven A. Devan $1,000 Professional Development Scholarship for Classified School Employees

Application Period Now Open: October 1 - October 18, 2026

This NEW scholarship supports classified school employees in San Diego County with pursuing meaningful professional growth opportunities that enhance their skills, expand career pathways, and strengthen the educational communities they serve. This scholarship reflects ECS Federal Credit Union's commitment to investing in the ongoing development of the dedicated professionals who support students, educators, and school systems every day.

Applicants must:

  • Be an ECS Federal Credit Union member with a funded account. Not a member yet? Apply here. 
  • Be a current classified school employee.
  • Demonstrate how the requested professional development aligns with their current role and/or long-term career growth in education.
  • Applicants may request up to $1,000 per award cycle. Awards may be granted in full or in partial amounts.

Thomas H. Gould/Paul R. Marsh $1,000 Scholarships for High School Graduating Seniors

Applications will reopen in early 2027 for graduating students of Spring 2027.

Two (2) $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors based on grades, campus/community activities, merit, and character.

Scholarship checks are made payable to the applicant AND the trade school, college or university the applicant will be attending.

Members LoveECSFCU!

  • Cathy Sprecco with Koala - Australia 2015

    I had a fantastic trip to Switzerland and Austria this past summer with East County Schools FCU and the SD East County Chamber of Commerce. This was my 6th trip with this fun group! The Educator Tour, guided by the infamous Steve Devan, is the perfect way to truly see and experience any country. The train ride through the Alps was a personal favorite and such an amazing experience. Seeing and hearing cows and goats with real bells grazing on the side of the mountains made me want to sing a favorite "Sound of Music" song and look for Heidi or her grandpa around every turn! I really felt immersed in the culture. The extra servings of warm apple strudel helped too!

     I am a single traveler and all worries are put aside on these well-coordinated trips. Almost everything is taken care of for the travelers so I always feel spoiled! The fellow Educator Tour travelers that I have met from other districts and other walks of life have become my life-long friends! These trips are so dear to me that I have a separate savings travel account where I dedicate a small monthly amount to be ready for the next country!

    Come join us!

    Cathy Sprecco - Retired Lakeside Union School District Teacher