Build Connections & Benefit Your Members

Do you have members who could use some help with college tuition? The Credit Union Foundation MD|DC|DE college scholarship program makes it easy to help your college-bound members meet their tuition expenses while strengthening their connections with your credit union.

Student members are eligible to apply for one of ten $2,000 essay-based scholarships and one of two $2,000 video-based scholarships. Members can apply in both categories. And the best part? You present them with their scholarship award!

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Eligibility Information

Members of Maryland, D.C. or Delaware-based credit unions or members of credit unions that are affiliated with the MD|DC Credit Union Association are eligible to apply. Member applicants must be entering their freshman through senior year of college or trade school.

This scholarship does not apply to students in post-graduate programs and cannot be applied to the payment of student loans.

The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm on April 15, 2027. Awards will be announced in June 2027.

This year’s essay topic: How would you structure a personal finance course to give students the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions?

This year’s video topic: Create a 60 second video highlighting one lesson you believe every young adult should learn before graduating high school. Explain why it is important and how it can positively impact someone’s financial future.

Free Marketing Resources for Your Credit Union

Start promoting these scholarships today! The Foundation provides everything you need to promote this program.

  • $24,000 in scholarship funding
  • Volunteer judges
  • Online applications
  • Lobby posters
  • Sample newsletter/website articles
  • Graphics, and more!

Free marketing materials for your use. Click below to download the resources you need.

Scholarship Lobby Poster Request

Lobby posters are free and a great way to let your membership know about this scholarship offering!

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