Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship

From mncun.org. $1,500. Deadline November 30, 2026.

Award
$1,500
Deadline
November 30, 2026 42 days left
Provider
mncun.org
Who can apply
Open to undergraduate college students, graduate and professional students, or high school seniors in Minnesota.
Level
College Students, Graduate Students, High School Seniors
Where
Minnesota
Membership
Member in good standing of a credit union affiliated with the Minnesota Credit Union Network, with a separate account from parents/guardians
Essay
Yes, 4 essays

Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.

About this scholarship

The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council awards sixteen $1,500 scholarships to credit union members in Minnesota, split between traditional and non-traditional students. Applicants must be members of a Minnesota Credit Union Network affiliated credit union, with a separate account from their parents, and must be pursuing post-secondary education in fall 2027/spring 2028 or be a high school senior graduating in 2027.

Official page on mncun.org

Essay prompts

  1. Provide a short summary of the project: *

  2. What are the Goals and Objectives of the project? What do you hope to achieve? *

  3. How will this program benefit/impact your members, and how do you plan to sustain this project in the future? *

  4. Provide project timeline, including start and completion dates and/or assessment dates. *

Common questions

How much is the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship worth?

The award is $1,500.

When is the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship deadline?

The deadline is November 30, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 42 days away.

Who can apply for the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship?

Open to undergraduate college students, graduate and professional students, or high school seniors in Minnesota.

Does the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship require an essay?

Yes. The application asks for 4 essays. The first prompt is: "Provide a short summary of the project: *".

How do I apply for the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship?

You apply through the online form on mncun.org. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.

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