Credit Union College Scholarship Program (MECU)

TYPE: Local

AMOUNT: $1,000

DEADLINE:

WEBSITE: https://www.mecu.com/MECU-Promotions/CUScholarship

ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.cufound.org/consumer-resources/college-scholarship/

DESCRIPTION: The $12,000 Credit Union College Scholarship Program for 2019 is underway now! College- and trade school-bound MECU members are eligible to apply for one of ten $1,000 essay-based scholarships; one $1,000 video-based scholarship; and one $1,000 photo-based scholarship. And, yes, members may apply in all three categories!

This year's essay topic (750 words max): "How can your credit union help you become financially independent?"

This year's video topic: "Create a 60-second video showing how your credit union helps you achieve your financial goals."

This year's photo theme is: "Dream big."

Any MECU member who is entering their freshmen through senior year of college or trade school may apply.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, March 31, 2019.