young college student smiling

Scholarship Program

College-bound? Fulfill your higher education goals.

Apply for the $12,000 Credit Union College Scholarship Program.

Every year we partner with the Credit Union Foundation of Maryland and DC to offer a scholarship to our college-bound members.

We’re accepting new applications now!

Eligible credit union members may apply for one of ten $1,000 essay-based scholarships and one of two $1,000 video-based scholarships.

And yes, eligible members may apply in both categories!

1 class=”wrapper”>

2024 Essay Topic

“Explain the good habits you’ve developed for creating a sound financial future for you and your family. Additionally explain how your relationship with your credit union enhances or helps you establish or maintain those habits.”

2 class=”wrapper”>

2024 Video Topic

“Create a 60-second video depicting one or more good habits for making sound financial decisions and how your relationship with your credit union has helped to establish, enhance or maintain those habits.”

Deadline for applications is 11:59 P.M. on April 15, 2024. Scholarship winners will be announced in June 2024 on the Credit Union Foundation MD|DC’s scholarship website: cufound.org/scholarship.

Eligibility requirements

Who can apply?

College or trade school-bound individuals who are…

  • Members of Maryland or District of Columbia-based credit unions
  • Members of credit unions that are affiliated with the MD|DC Credit Union Association

Ready to apply or learn more?

Get Started Now
Apply Online
Call us

Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Audio Response 24/7
301-929-7990
1-800-888-6560 (toll-free)

Visit a branch
Schedule an appointment