Scholarships

The Missouri Credit Union Charitable Foundation's Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to CUNA and MCUA-sponsored conferences.  Scholarship applications for CUNA Schools are mailed each November and due back in December. The committee makes its selection for CUNA Schools at the February MCUA Board of Directors meeting.  Scholarship applications for MCUA-sponsored educational events are enclosed in event brochures.  For more information, contact the MCUA Education and Training Department by telephone at 314.542.1331 or 888.800.6287, or e-mail education@mcua.org.

• Scholarship Guidelines
• Scholarship Application
• Scholarship School Request

Southwest CUNA Management School
Southwest CUNA Management School (SCMS) is a 3-year course study designed to develop and enhance leadership skills for the credit union professional. Students complete more than 162 hours of focused curriculum and an additional 180 hours developing a strategic business plan for their own credit union.  For more information, visit  www.scms.coop.  The tentative dates for 2011 are July 10 - 20. 

NYIB Annual Conference
The Missouri Credit Union Charitable Foundation (MCUCF) offers one full scholarship to the National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB) Annual Conference. Visit NYIB for more information about the conference.  The 2011 NYIB conference takes place July 25 – 28 at Pittsburgh's Marriott City Center Hotel.

2011 Travel Stipend Policy
The Missouri Credit Union Charitable Foundation Board of Directors has approved travel stipend policy for 2011 for MCUA conferences. The following criteria must be met in order for a scholarship recipient to qualify for a travel stipend:

• Credit union must be less than $35 million in assets.
• Submit a letter of request to Liz Adams, MCUCF Executive Director, prior to attending the conference.
• One travel stipend per credit union with a maximum limit of $500.
• Stipend will cover travel (mileage), hotel room, and meals not provided at the conference.
• Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the final day of the school/conference.

There is an annual limit of $5,000. Funds will be disbursed on a first come, first served basis.

Frank Lindsey Educational Opportunity Grant Program
This program provides assistance to credit unions with less than $10 million in assets. Funding must first go toward a STAR, VAP, or MERIT correspondence course before it can be applied toward MCUA conferences or MCUA Webinars. Contact the MCUA Education and Training Department by telephone at 314.542.1331 or 888.800.6287, or e-mail education@mcua.org.  A Frank Lindsey Grant summary and application form also are available for your convenience.