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, one $1,000 video-based scholarship, and/or one $1,000 photo-based scholarship.
And yes, eligible members may apply in all three categories!
2023 Essay Topic
“More than two-thirds of people in America are not financially healthy. How would you define financial health? Describe how your credit union has helped you understand how to manage your money.”
2023 Video Topic
“To be financially literate, or financially healthy, is to know how to manage your money. Show one lesson you’ve learned about managing your money.”
2023 Photo Topic
Capture an original photograph that represents the credit union value of “Cooperation.”
Deadline for applications is April 15, 2023. Awards will be announced in June 2023 on the Credit Union Foundation MD|DC’s scholarship website: cufound.org/scholarship.
Eligibility requirements
Who can apply?
- Members of Maryland or District of Columbia-based credit unions
- Members of credit unions that are affiliated with the MD & DC Credit Union Association
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