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Members First Credit Union scholarship applications open

MIDLAND, MI (April 8, 2019) — Members First Credit Union believes in the power of education and financial literacy. This year 11 students, including at least one non-traditional student, will be awarded scholarships, valued up to $2,000. All applications can be submitted online at www.mfcu.net/scholarshipapplication with a deadline of Friday, April 19.

Those applying for the Members First Credit Union scholarship must meet the following guidelines and complete the attached application:

The applicant must be the primary owner of a Members First Credit Union account in good standing.
The applicant must be attending or have graduated from an accredited high school.
The applicant must be accepted and/or enrolled in an accredited institution and/or working towards their first undergraduate degree.
Two written recommendations, preferably from one present or former instructor and one employer, dated within the last five months are required.
Applicants must include the most recent transcript (high school or college), can be unofficial.
The applicant must provide an essay outlining goals, aspirations, college, and career plans.

We will set aside a scholarship for a non-traditional student who meets one or more of the following criteria:

Over the age of 24
Getting his/her first 4-year degree
Attending vocational, technical, culinary, trade school, etc.

The non-traditional student will be selected on the same criteria as a traditional student. All parts of the application including essay, letters of recommendation and transcripts must be submitted to the credit union by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2019 for consideration. If all materials are not received by the deadline, the application will be disqualified.

About Members First Credit Union

Members First Credit Union remains dedicated to the many Michigan communities it serves for more than 86 years. The credit union supports approximately 64,000 members and has 250+ employees who share in the passion to service its members. More information is available at mfcu.net.