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Members First Scholarships

Credit Unions Chartered in the State of

Foundation Annual Grants for EducationCollege Prep Grants

Funding Amount

$10,000 total ($2,500 per recipient)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Members First Scholarships

Status: Application period has ended; applications currently being reviewed as of 2026-04-03

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Background: Founded as a teachers' credit union, Members First Credit Union believes in the power of education and awards scholarships to deserving students annually.

Award Structure:

  • Total awards: $10,000 per year

  • Number of recipients: 4 students

  • Award per recipient: $2,500

    • Focus Areas:

  • Support for high school seniors entering college

  • Support for students pursuing new careers

  • Support for students attending technical schools

  • Undergraduate degree programs

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be the primary owner of a Members First Credit Union account in good standing

  • Must be attending or have graduated from an accredited high school

  • Must be accepted/enrolled in an accredited institution and/or working towards their first undergraduate degree

  • Must NOT be:

    • - An M1 employee
    - An immediate family member of an M1 employee
    - An M1 board member
    - An immediate family member of an M1 board member

    Selection Criteria:

  • Academic record

  • Short essay response (200-500 words)

  • Participation in community activities/honors/work experience

  • Education and career goals

  • Response to prompt: "What brings you joy?" or "How do you spread joy and purpose to your community?"

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: community@mfcu.net

  • Address: P.O. Box 2165, Midland, MI 48641

  • Phone: 855.835.6328

    • How to Apply

    Application Requirements

    Essay Component:
    Applicants must submit ONE of the following:

  • Written Essay: 200-500 words responding to one of these prompts:

    • - "What brings you joy?"
    - "How do you spread joy and purpose to your community?"
  • Video Submission: Short prerecorded video (must follow specific rules below)

    • Video Submission Rules:

  • Video must be uploaded to YouTube

  • Privacy settings must be set to "public" or "unlisted" (otherwise submission cannot be accessed)

  • Note: "Public" setting makes video available for anyone to view

  • Applicants are responsible for retaining at least one copy of the video in case of damaged or lost file

  • Must include the entire YouTube URL on submission form

    • Required Documentation:
    1. Transcript: High school or college transcript (unofficial acceptable)
    2. Goals Essay: Outline of goals, aspirations, college/university choice, and career plans

    Application Process:
    1. Verify you meet all eligibility requirements
    2. Prepare academic transcript (official or unofficial)
    3. Write essay outlining goals, aspirations, and career plans
    4. Choose essay or video format for the "joy" prompt response
    5. If submitting video: Upload to YouTube with proper privacy settings and copy full URL
    6. Submit application through the form (specific submission method/portal not detailed in provided text)

    Key Notes:

  • Application period has ended as of the extraction date (2026-04-03)

  • Applicants currently being reviewed

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    What Credit Unions Chartered in the State of actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $50K
    Median grant
    $20K
    Range
    $10K–$20K
    • By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Midland, MI.

    Example grants

    • Affordable Housing Alliance · Midland, MI

      To support the ogranization mission of affordable housing for individuals in need

      $20K

    • Midland Soccer Club · Midland, MI

      To support youth sports, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle for children and families in…

      $20K

    • Midland Center for the Arts · Midland, MI

      To support arts education, cultural rpograms, and community events that enrich the…

      $10K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationcollege-prep

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