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MCU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Turn Dreams Into Degrees

In partnership with the New York Credit Union Association, the MCU Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to supporting NYC by helping ease the financial challenges of higher education.

Applications are open to MCU members until Friday, January 17, 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future!

Scholarship Winner 2024
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We’re Investing in the Future of New York, One Degree at a Time.

The MCU Foundation Scholarship was created to level the financial playing field for members seeking a college degree—because we believe that an investment in New Yorkers’ education is an investment in the future of our communities.

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Eligibility Requirements

Review the scholarship requirements to confirm eligibility.
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Download Application

Download and complete the 2025 Scholarship Application. (Save the application both before and after you have completed it.)

MCU MEMBERS DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT
THE CREDIT UNION VERIFICATION CODE SECTION

Download The Application
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Gather Documents

Prepare the required documents.
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Submit

Submit your application along with required documents by the January 17, 2025 deadline.
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Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the MCU Foundation Scholarship, the student must be a current member in good standing with Municipal Credit Union who:

  • Is a college-bound high school senior at the time of submitting the application
  • Is attending college for the first time in the Fall of 2025
  • Will be enrolled in either a two- or four-year accredited educational institution
  • Agrees to use any scholarship funds awarded by January 31, 2026 at an accredited educational institution only
  • Has an MCU account with their name on it—this account may be a joint account or custodial account as long as the student’s name appears on the account
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See Details & Requirements

1. The applicant and their parent or guardian must complete the Certification and Release Authorization on the last page of the application.

2. Please save the following as three separate files (PDFs or Word Documents):

  • Scholarship Application
  • High School Transcript
  • Essay

MCU MEMBERS DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT
THE CREDIT UNION VERIFICATION CODE SECTION

Deadlines and Details

The completed application, transcripts, and essay must be submitted by the Friday, January 17, 2025 deadline.

If any portion is incomplete or missing, the application will not be accepted.
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Apply Now Through January 17, 2025

To apply, carefully review the eligibility requirements and online application process for the 2025 College Scholarship Program.

Application will not be accepted if any portion is incomplete or missing. No late submissions will be accepted.

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Winners Announced early June 2025

All winning applicants will receive an email in June with the names of the ten selected scholarship recipients for the 2025 College Scholarship Program. 

Build a Brighter Financial Future.

If you are an eligible student between the ages of 17 and 24, join us and open an MCU2 Student Banking account today. Trust us—your future you will thank you.

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Contributions to The MCU Foundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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