CUNA Scholarship Overview

This scholarship program is available to cover tuition fees for CUNA Schools & Conferences.* Visit training.cuna.org then choose Schools & Conferences for a listing of events.

To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:

§  Applicants must be a credit union employee or volunteer.

§  The applicant’s credit union must be affiliated with their league during the program for which scholarship funds are being requested.

§  The applicant must be able to demonstrate a financial need.

§  The applicant must stay at the designated conference hotel

Application Procedures:

To ensure your application is considered, the completed application and supporting materials must be received as a package to CUNA at least 45 days prior to the start of the program for which scholarship funds are being requested.

Selection:

Applications will be reviewed, scored and ranked by the CUNA Scholarship Committee. Scholarships will be awarded based on the financial need and application quality.

Application Checklist: Your scholarship application becomes complete and valid when you submit all of the following materials as specified. Combine the following into ONE e-mail and submit to :

Scholarship application form

Statement of interest

Resume

Letter of reference from CEO

If you have questions, please call 800-356-9655, ext. 4139 or e-mail .

*CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference, America’s Credit Union Conference, CUNA Management School and CUNA Council programs are not eligible for scholarship support.


CUNA Scholarship Application

Program Information

Name of Program:

Program Dates: Program Location:

Amount Requested:

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Applicant Information

Name: Years Current Job:

Institution: Years Industry:

Position:

Office Address:

Office Phone: E-mail Address:

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Credit Union Information

Asset Size: Type of Charter:

ROA: # of Employees:

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Additional Information Required

1) Statement of Interest (Must be type-written. Maximum of two pages)

Please address the following:

a)  Interest in attending program

b)  Career goals

c)  Related work experience

d)  How this program will help you and your credit union?

2)  Professional resume

3)  A letter of reference from the applicant’s CEO attesting to the need for financial aid, and the qualifications of the applicant.

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Date application received:
Amount approved: / Date application approved:
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