Wescom Named Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association

Building upon our longstanding history of serving the UCLA community as a sponsor of numerous programs, Wescom Credit Union has been named the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association. The new designation includes the Wescom Foundation UCLA Alumni Diversity Network Scholarship Program, support of UCLA Alumni Career Programs, and the introduction of two credit cards specially designed for UCLA alumni, current students, and staff.

For more than six years we’ve been helping Bruins build better financial futures by offering essential financial products and services, including our UCLA Campus Branch and online and mobile banking. With this new partnership, all Bruins will benefit from Wescom’s financial assistance of key programs and initiatives, as well as support their university and be able to show their Bruin pride.

The key components of Wescom’s sponsorship for 2021-28 are:

• Bruin Edge and Bruin Choice Credit Cards — The new Bruin Edge and Bruin Choice Visa^® Credit Cards offered by Wescom are specially designed for UCLA alumni, students, faculty and staff, fans, and supporters to reflect Bruin pride and the Bruin experience. These cards feature a customized UCLA rewards program, low introductory rates, and no annual fee. Learn more at wescom.org/credit-cards.
• Wescom Foundation UCLA Alumni Diversity Network Scholarship Program — The Wescom Foundation will provide financial scholarships for qualifying students across several diversity alumni networks, including those representing American Indian, Asian Pacific, Black, Pilipino, LGBTQ+, Latino, Muslim, undocumented, first-generation, veteran, and mixed populations. The Wescom Foundation has allocated a $50,000 impactful grant for 2021.
• UCLA Alumni Career Programs — As part of a $25,000 grant provided by Wescom Credit Union in 2021, students and alumni impacted by the global pandemic were given access to critical career programming including an LGBTQ+ Career Launchpad to help students and alumni understand career fundamentals and how to navigate the intricacies of disclosure in the workplace. The Young Alumni Career Launchpad served alumni and students in building their résumés, networking, and interview skills. Wescom’s contribution also supported the Career Coaches series, which serves alumni with different career experiences.

As the Official Banking Partner of the UCLA Alumni Association, Wescom also sponsors UCLA Athletics, UCLA Campus Life and Recreation, Rose Bowl Stadium, and Pauley Pavilion Presented by Wescom Credit Union.