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MSGCU announces two scholarships to empower and propel educators and students
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI (April 2, 2015) — As a credit union founded by educators, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) strongly believes in the power of education. This year, MSGCU is offering two additional scholarship opportunities in Macomb and Oakland Counties: one is a new scholarship for educators who are looking to further their education and the other is an expansion of a popular student scholarship program.
“We are proud to help advance the educational aspirations of classroom professionals through the new Educator Advantage Scholarship, created in honor of MSGCU’s 60th anniversary,” said Peter Gates, MSGCU President and CEO.
The Educator Advantage Scholarship
Two one-time $2500 scholarships will be awarded to educators advancing their career education. Applicants must be certified K-12 educators currently enrolled or accepted into a college, university or other learning program. Applicants will be asked to provide a letter from an administrator at their school and to share how their continuing education will benefit their students.
The Educational Solutions Scholarship
Designed for high school seniors preparing to finance their college education, there are eighteen (18) one-time $2,500 scholarships awarded. Eligible students must attend a public school in one of our 33 partner school districts or technical campuses. Students will be asked how education has influenced their lives and how scholarship will help them achieve their goals. The application includes a letter of recommendation from a teacher and evaluation form. A list of partnering schools is available at www.msgcuscholarships.org.
Both scholarships are open to members and non-members of MSGCU and applications will be accepted through April 30, 2015. Winners will be notified the week of May 11.
Applicants may learn more and apply online at msgcuscholarships.org.
About Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
Named one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2014 and 2013, MSGCU has been providing quality financial services to its members for 60 years. With 11 offices located throughout Macomb and Oakland counties, MSGCU has more than 98,000 members, $1.5 billion in assets and 270 employees. For more than 20 years, the Credit Union has earned five stars, the highest possible rating, as reported by BauerFinancial. In addition, MSGCU has earned high member satisfaction ratings, scoring 97% or higher for more than 10 years. MSGCU was named Michigan Credit Union of the Year for 2015 by the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL).
Founded by a small group of teachers, principals, and other school employees in 1954, MSGCU today offers a full range of loan, savings and checking products and financial services for consumers and businesses. For more information, visit www.msgcu.org or call 586.263.8800 or 866.MSGCU4U.