Ignite My Future Scholarship Winners 2026

March 26, 2026 | By Ben Laurendeau
A student working on applying for the Ignite My Future Scholarship.
Every year, FFCCU accepts applicants to the Ignite My Future Scholarship. Ignite My Future makes multiple $1000 scholarships available to dedicated members of our teen checking account and financial literacy program: Club Ignite. This year, we are thrilled to announce two winners for the Ignite My Future Scholarship whose volunteering and charitable efforts have made a monumental impact in their communities and beyond. Let’s meet the recipients:
Winners of the 2026 Ignite My Future Scholarship. It is a $1000 scholarship from Firefighters Community Credit Union. The winners are Matthew Buga and Malorie Oster.

Malorie Oster | The Hawken School

Volunteering was always a choice for Malorie – and she never would have expected where the journey would take her. As a tutor through the Chagrin Falls Park Community Center, Malorie was a beacon for three young students with a variety of experiences. From overcoming frustrations with math, to standing as a positive mentor and source of safety and encouragement, to being an educational companion, Malorie honed her approach to tutoring to meet the needs of her mentees. And when the facilities themselves needed support, Malorie took it upon herself to attain grant funding for the Community Center and revitalize the experience for all students.

Matthew Buga | Wellington High School

For Matthew, volunteering is about making an impact. His work through Wellington United Methodist Church’s Youth Group took him from Washinton D.C. to the site of hurricane devastation in North Carolina. Delivering meals, clearing debris, and building ramps made accessibility the focus of these projects. He promotes health, confidence, and personal safety as a volunteer facilitator through Tiger Martial Arts Academy, leveraging nearly a decade of Taekwondo experience to guide children and adults. Matthew is proof of the striking changes that occur when you make service a life priority.

 

2027 Ignite Applications

Those are the current Ignite My Future Scholarship winners! To learn more about the scholarship and the application timeline, visit ffcommunity.com/ignite

 

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