Credit Union College Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,000 per scholarship (10 essay-based + 2 video-based = $24,000 total)
Deadline
Closed
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Credit Union College Scholarship
Overview: Essay-based and video-based college scholarships for credit union members. The CU Foundation MD|DC offers college and trade school scholarships to help member students meet tuition expenses while strengthening connections with their credit union.
- Members of Maryland or D.C.-based credit unions
- Members of credit unions affiliated with the MD|DC Credit Union Association
Geographic Scope
- Total Program Funding: $24,000 annually
- Number of Scholarships: - 10 essay-based scholarships @ $2,000 each = $20,000 - 2 video-based scholarships @ $2,000 each = $4,000
- Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on April 15, 2026
- Award Announcement: June 2026
Funding Details
- Member applicants must be entering freshman through senior year of college or trade school
- Does not apply to post-graduate programs
- Cannot be applied to payment of student loans
- Members can apply in both essay and video categories
Eligibility
Essay Topic (2026)
"Credit unions play a significant role in promoting financial wellness among their members. How do you believe credit unions contribute to the financial health and stability of individuals and communities? Discuss specific benefits and provide examples or personal experiences to illustrate their impact."Video Topic (2026)
"Create a 60 second video depicting how credit unions contribute to the financial health and stability of individuals and communities."- Credit unions present scholarship awards to winning members
- Free marketing materials and resources provided
- $24,000 in scholarship funding available
- Volunteer judges provided
- Online applications available
- Free promotional materials including: - 11x17 lobby posters - Sample newsletter/website articles - Graphics and logos - Smaller poster for web use - Statement stuffer art - Scholarship logo - Application site URL - Application site QR code
Credit Union Support
- Organization: The Credit Union Foundation of MD & DC
- Website: cufound.org
Funder Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Access Online Application
- Visit the application portal at the Foundation website
- QR code and URL available from credit union or Foundation
2. Application Categories - Apply in one or both:
- Essay-based scholarship: Submit written essay
- Video-based scholarship: Submit 60-second video
3. Required Information:
- Applicant contact information
- Credit union membership confirmation
- Academic status (entering freshman/sophomore/junior/senior)
- School name (college or trade school)
4. Essay Submission:
- Topic: Credit unions play a significant role in promoting financial wellness among their members. How do you believe credit unions contribute to the financial health and stability of individuals and communities? Discuss specific benefits and provide examples or personal experiences to illustrate their impact.
- Submit through online form
5. Video Submission:
- Topic: Create a 60 second video depicting how credit unions contribute to the financial health and stability of individuals and communities.
- 60-second time limit
- Submit through online portal
6. Submission Deadline
- 11:59 PM on April 15, 2026
- No late submissions accepted
7. Award Notification
- Winners announced in June 2026
- Credit union presents award to member
8. Judging
- Foundation provides volunteer judges
- Judging criteria not specified in application materials
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