MSGCU offers more than 30 scholarships for students and educators
Application period opens today!
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI (January 19, 2018) — Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union (MSGCU) is proud to offer 31 total scholarships to local high school seniors, college students, and educators to aide in their educational journey. Applications are being accepted starting today for the Rudolph Heino College Scholarship, Educational Solutions Scholarship, Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship, and Educator Advantage Scholarship. The scholarships recognize academic achievement, community service, and an applicant’s commitment to learning.
“As a Credit Union humbly rooted in education and service, it’s our honor to promote lifelong learning by providing financial support to aspiring college students, dedicated educators, and selfless first responders,” said Pete Gates, MSGCU President/CEO. “We look forward to helping these individuals along their path to educational success and financial wellbeing.”
Over the course of many years, MSGCU has helped hundreds of students and educators fund their higher education pursuits through its annual scholarship program. Offering more than $100,000 in awards, applications are now being accepted for the following scholarships:
Rudolph Heino College Scholarship for high school seniors who embody the MSGCU philosophy of “people helping people.” Five $2,500 scholarships are offered.
Educational Solutions Scholarship for high school seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university. Eighteen $2,500 scholarships are offered.
Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship for high school seniors who plan to major in Education or current college students with an Education major. Four $2,500 scholarships are offered.
Educator Advantage Scholarship for certified educators and administrators of early childhood, primary, secondary and post-secondary schools who are continuing their education. Four $2,500 scholarships are offered.
Scholarship details, eligibility requirements, selection criteria and online applications can be found at msgcuscholarships.org. The application period is now open and runs through March 2, 2018.
In addition to college scholarships, MSGCU also offers twelve $2,500 First Responder Scholarships to students enrolled in police or fire academies at Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, and Schoolcraft College. Information on these scholarships is available through the academy program directors.
About Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union
Founded by a small group of educators, MSGCU has been providing quality financial services to the community for more than 60 years. MSGCU offers a full range of loan, deposit, checking, credit card, mortgage, and insurance products for those that live in lower Michigan. With 14 offices in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties, MSGCU has more than 125,000 members, $1.9 billion in assets, and has earned a 97% member satisfaction rating for the past ten years. MSGCU has also earned five stars, as reported by Bauer Financial, for more than 20 years, and has been honored as a Top Workplace by The Detroit Free Press five years in a row. For more information contact Emily Boulton, Marketing Communications Specialist at eboulton@msgcu.org and 586.263.8800 ext. 571.
