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MAXX 2026: Invest in Your Growth — Scholarships Available to Help You Get There

Posted by on June 4, 2026

MAXX is GoWest’s most anticipated credit union gathering of the year and one of the most powerful professional development opportunities in the industry. Each year, more than a thousand credit union professionals come together to connect, learn, and explore what’s next for the Movement.

This year, MAXX will be held Oct. 6-9 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, Colo. From inspiring keynote speakers to hands-on breakout sessions, collaborative roundtables, and an expansive GoWest Solutions Marketplace, MAXX offers meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your network, and bring new ideas back to your credit union.

And this year, there’s an important message we want every credit union to hear:

Don’t let cost be the reason you miss MAXX. Scholarships are available.

We know that attending events can come with real financial considerations — registration, travel, and time away. These barriers can make it difficult for some professionals to access valuable learning and networking opportunities.

That’s where the GoWest Foundation steps in.

Scholarships to Support Your Attendance

The GoWest Foundation is committed to ensuring that every credit union professional has access to the education, connections, and inspiration MAXX provides — regardless of budget.

Through its Professional Development Scholarship program, the Foundation offers funding to help offset the cost of attending MAXX and other learning opportunities throughout the year.

Annual scholarship allocations include:

  • Up to $4,000 for credit unions with assets below $500 million
  • Up to $2,000 for credit unions with assets above $500 million

These funds are available to credit union employees and volunteer board members, making it easier than ever to invest in your people and your leadership pipeline.

Whether you’re sending a young professional to expand their network, a manager to build new skills, or a board member to strengthen governance, these scholarships are designed to support your team’s success.

Learn more and apply for a scholarship at gowestfoundation.org.

Register for MAXX 2026 today!

Posted in GoWest Foundation, MAXX, Small Credit Unions, Top Headlines, Young Professionals.

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