Ma Brown Scholarship Program

Sponsor: Public Safety Credit Union

The 23rd Annual Ma Brown Scholarship Program awards a $2,000 scholarship to a qualified member. This is an annual scholarship program that has been running for over 20 years, helping young members achieve financial and academic success.

Geographic Scope

• Location: Kansas City, Missouri area (Greater KC Public Safety Credit Union)
• Service Area: Public Safety Credit Union members

Eligibility Requirements

• High school senior graduating in Spring 2026
• Full-time enrollment at an accredited college/university or trade/vocational school in Fall 2026
• Must be a credit union member in good standing for a minimum of 6 months (note: earlier documentation mentioned 12 months)
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or greater
• Must have own Public Safety Credit Union membership

Award Details

• Amount: $2,000 per scholarship
• Number of Awards: At least one annually
• Eligible Schools: Accredited colleges, universities, and trade/vocational schools

Contact Information

• Contact Person: Brandon Burnett
• Phone: (816) 504-2800
• Email: Brandon.Burnett@publicsafetycu.org
• Mailing Address: Public Safety Credit Union, 2800 E. 14th Street, Kansas City, MO 64127

Non-Discrimination

All entries receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, handicap, financial need, or marital status.

Application Process

1. Write Original Essay
   • Maximum 1,000 words
   • Essay Topic Questions:
   • What is the name of the school you plan to attend, and why did you select that school?
   • Credit Union philosophy is "People Helping People". What is one way you plan to impact your community in the future, and why is that important to you?
   • Must be typed and double-spaced using 11-point font
   • Include full name in bottom right-hand corner
   • Judged on proper use of grammar, spelling, ideas, and content
   • Applicant identity will be concealed until selection process is complete
2. Provide Official High School Transcript
   • Must be official transcript from high school
3. Submit Activities/Extracurricular/Community Service Resume
   • List all activities during high school years
   • Include: clubs, sports, social activities, school-based activities, religious organizations, community organizations, volunteer work, etc.
4. Complete Scholarship Application Form
   • Available online or as printable form
   • Required fields include:
   • Full name and Credit Union account number
   • Current address
   • High school name and GPA
   • High school graduation date (MM/DD/YYYY format)
   • College/school attending Fall 2026
   • Future occupation
   • Student signature (certifying information is true and complete)
   • Parent/guardian signature (certifying information is true and complete)
   • Authorization for photo/name use for publicity purposes
5. Submit All Materials
   • Submit via online form or print and mail/email
   • Submission Methods:
   • Online form on website
   • Mail to: Public Safety Credit Union, 2800 E. 14th Street, Kansas City, MO 64127, Attn: Brandon Burnett
   • Email to: Brandon.Burnett@publicsafetycu.org
   • Deadline: Must be received by Friday, February 27, 2026

Essay Judging Criteria

• Proper use of grammar and spelling
• Ideas and content quality
• Organization and structure
• Punctuation and creativity
• Minimum of two judges evaluate all essays
• Applicant identity concealed during selection

Important Notes

• Incomplete submissions will be disqualified
• Carefully read and follow all directions
• All file uploads have maximum size of 2 GB
• Contact Brandon Burnett with questions at (816) 504-2800 or Brandon.Burnett@publicsafetycu.org