TRUE Community Credit Union Scholarships
Funding Amount
$1,000 per recipient
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
TRUE Community Credit Union Scholarships
Funder: TRUE Community Credit Union
Geographic Scope: Jackson, Ingham, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties, Michigan
Program Description: Annual scholarship program awarding $1,000 scholarships to qualified students. In 2024, ten $1,000 scholarships were awarded.
- High school graduates from the 2024 graduating class, OR
- Students over age 23 with a high school diploma or GED pursuing or returning to complete a degree
- Applicants from the service area (Jackson, Ingham, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties)
Eligibility
- Essay submission responding to the prompt: "How does Financial Education prepare you for your future, and what educational resources have you used from TRUE Community Credit Union?"
- Peer nomination and staff voting process
Application Requirements
- Financial education and literacy
- Youth development and educational advancement
- Community investment in future leaders
Focus Areas
Background
TRUE Community Credit Union has maintained 30+ years of partnership with 30+ schools through its Partnership in Education program. The credit union states: "Awarding these scholarships each year is a direct reflection of our commitment to cultivating legacy-defining moments for the people and places we serve and an investment in the future leaders who will drive positive change and innovation."Contact Information: (517) 784-7101 or trueccu.com
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Eligibility Check: Verify you meet one of the following criteria:
- Graduating high school in the current year, OR
- Age 23+ with high school diploma/GED and seeking a degree or returning to complete a degree
2. Essay Submission: Write an essay responding to the prompt: "How does Financial Education prepare you for your future, and what educational resources have you used from TRUE Community Credit Union?"
3. Submission: Submit essay through the application portal (specific URL not provided in available materials)
4. Selection Process:
- Essays are reviewed by credit union staff
- Winners are selected based on essay quality and responsiveness to the prompt
- Recipients are announced during National Financial Literacy Month (June)
- Essay (length not specified in available materials)
- High school diploma or GED verification (for applicants age 23+)
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance to educational institution (for applicants age 23+)
Required Materials
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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