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.