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Scholarships

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship program.  Please note that 2007 scholarships have been granted and you are encouraged to check back in  December 2007 for information on 2008 scholarships. Thank you!

The CUNA Lending Council offers scholarships each year to eligible individuals. Each award will be for up to $2500, and can be used toward combined expenses for:

Scholarships will be approved prior to attendance of the school, but reimbursed after proof of attendance is provided.

Eligibility

To be considered as a potential scholarship recipient, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Affiliated credit unions up to $50M in assets are eligible
  2. One scholarship per credit union per year
  3. Credit union must demonstrate a financial need
  4. Full-time employees and volunteers from troubled credit unions are eligible.

Selection Criteria

A scholarship committee, led by Phil Greer, State ECU in Raleigh, NC, will select the winners based on asset size, skills need, and financial need. All decisions are final.

Application Procedures

To download the application form in Microsoft Word format, click below.

With your completed application form, submit the following:

  1. A copy of your CU’s most recent quarterly financial statement (Call Report).
  2. A copy of your CU’s most recent state/federal examination.*
  3. Copies of any Letters of Understanding, if applicable.*
    * Only the section pertaining to the requirement of coursework, if that is the application reason.

Applications submitted without these attachments will be ineligible.

Deadlines

Entries must be postmarked at least 45 days prior to the starting date of the conference or school you desire to attend. Scholarship winners will be notified no later than 30 days prior to the starting date of the conference or school.

All applications and collateral materials should be sent to:

CUNA Lending Council Scholarship Committee
Bobbi Bischke
Council Administration
5710 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (800)356-9655, ext. 4018 | Fax: (608)231-4061
Email: bbischke@cuna.com