As a credit union invested in our local Springfield community as well as neighboring communities, Metro Credit Union understands the financial pressure families feel when it comes to earning a college degree. We offer two different scholarship programs, one for high school students who are graduating in the current year and another for current college attending students. We believe in the value of education and are proud to offer financial support!
High School Seniors
Metro Credit Union will award one scholarship to a graduating senior that has been a member of the Birth & Beyond Club. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage promising and deserving students to continue their education.
Application Requirements
In order to qualify for the scholarship, you must be a graduating senior and have been a member of the Birth & Beyond Club for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline.
Graduating seniors who wish to be considered for the scholarship must complete the application form and submit the following documents with their application:
- A copy of your high school transcripts
- An essay that is written by you stating why you deserve the scholarship
- A recommendation from a teacher
Current College Students
Metro Credit Union will award a $1,000 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in college courses. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage a promising and deserving student to continue their education.
Application Requirements:
In order to qualify for a scholarship, you must have been a Metro Credit Union member for 12 months.
Current college students who wish to be considered for the scholarship must complete the application form and submit the following documents along with their application:
- A copy of your high school transcripts
- An essay that is written by you stating why you deserve the scholarship
- A copy of your college transcript as of last semester
Please Note: Scholarship application forms will not be considered if all of the above documents are not included along with the scholarship application.
All scholarship applications must be submitted or postmarked to Metro Credit Union by March 5th, 2022.
Family members of Metro Credit Union employees and Board of Directors are not eligible for the scholarship programs.
Award Information: The Scholarship will be awarded at the Annual Meeting.
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