Each year, the credit union awards six, $5,000 scholarship to high school seniors moving on to the next stage of their higher learning journey. Applicants or their parents/guardians must be members in good standing with the credit union to submit an application.
This year’s program will be completed electronically. We do not require transcripts or teacher recommendations. Students should complete the application and attach their essay through the DocuSign form (link below). The Credit Union will validate the GPA and SAT/ACT scores (if applicable) with the high school.
Complete the application on DocuSign here: https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=54e70f07-5583-4dcf-b8b4-1171c51c7d8b&env=na2&acct=91bcd2f2-2c63-4c5c-bd3f-5b6e9e3c0253&v=2
Please note that all applications are due by March 2, 2025. This annual program is just one effort your credit union takes to help young people with their education. We remain committed to improving the financial wellness of all our members through high-quality, low-cost financial products and services. We encourage members to educate themselves using the articles and resources available on the credit union’s website.
If you are chosen as a scholarship recipient for 2025, a stipulation of receipt will be your attendance at the credit union’s annual meeting in April or a video message submitted to the credit union. This video message will be played at the Annual Meeting in lieu of your attendance.
We wish all applicants the best of luck as they complete their senior years. Any questions regarding the scholarship program can be submitted to scholarship@merckefcu.com.
The essay topic is available in the scholarship application, but for your convenience, it is also available below. Please make sure your essay is 500 words or less.
FAQ
- Applicants or their parents/guardians must be members in good standing with the credit union to submit an application. Membership must be established more than one year ago.
- Not all schools require SATs or ACTs. If you are not required to take the tests, please note that on your application.
- Applications must be submitted through DocuSign. Please complete the application in this manner.
- Applications are due on March 2, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS
- Essays should be 500 words or fewer.
Questions regarding the scholarship program can be submitted to scholarship@merckefcu.com.
We recommend essays be 500 words or fewer. For your convenience, the essay topic is below:
As you embark on your next level of education, no matter what field you are pursuing for your future career it will likely be impacted by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Even in the credit union world, we are seeing changes in how consumers are served due to AI. While AI will certainly bring many positives to the world, some are concerned that AI will not only displace workers but also become too powerful and unwieldy and cause problems that we haven’t even thought of yet. How do you think AI will impact the field that you are pursuing and what can be done to ensure that AI becomes a benefit to the world, rather than a detriment?
