How much funding does OCUF Student Video Scholarship provide?

OCUF Student Video Scholarship provides $5,000 (1st place), $2,500 (2nd place), $1,000 (3rd place); Total $8,500 available in funding.

When is the deadline for OCUF Student Video Scholarship?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

OCUF Student Video Scholarship

OHIO CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$5,000 (1st place), $2,500 (2nd place), $1,000 (3rd place); Total $8,500 available

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

OCUF Student Video Scholarship

Funder: Ohio Credit Union Foundation (OCUF)

Geographic Scope: Ohio

Program Type: Educational Scholarship (Video Competition)

Overview:
The Ohio Credit Union Foundation awards video scholarship prizes to Ohio credit union members continuing their education. Applicants create a commercial promoting credit union membership.

Award Details:

Total Available: $8,500 per year

1st Place: $5,000

2nd Place: $2,500

3rd Place: $1,000

Eligibility:

Ohio credit union members

College-bound high school graduates

College-enrolled students

Attending or planning to attend trade school or traditional college during the school year

Selection Criteria:

Creativity of video submission

Quality of production

How well applicant addresses the prompt

Award Usage:

Scholarship funds for education at trade schools or traditional colleges

Historical Winners (2020-21):

Rachel LaFerriere (Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union) - 1st Place, $5,000, University of Dayton

Nicholas Kudlapur (Atomic Credit Union) - 2nd Place

Sean Ambrose (KEMBA Financial Credit Union) - 3rd Place

Contact Information:

Contact: Jamila Collins, League Advocacy Coordinator

Email: jcollins@ohiocul.org

Phone: (614) 923-9763

How to Apply

Application Process

Video Submission Requirements:

Create a short commercial video

Follow the prompt: "Imagine you are now running your credit union, and you need to promote the benefits of membership. Show us how you would entice community members to join your credit union."

Submission Method:

Submit through OCUF Student Video Scholarship webpage

Evaluation:
1. Videos reviewed for creativity and production quality
2. Judges assess how well applicant addresses the prompt
3. Winners announced via League social media channels
4. Scholarship funds awarded to winners

Timeline Notes:

Historically accepted through early June

Winners announced mid-to-late June

Funds available for 2020-21 school year (and subsequent years)

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