Each year the credit union awards scholarships to six deserving students in support of their higher education. Typically, those scholarships are $5,000 each. This year, the credit union has decided to invest even more in its young members and their educational pursuits and has doubled its scholarship amount to $10,000 each.
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 noted on the documentation.
To be considered for the scholarship, the student or their parent(s)/guardian(s) must be members in good standing with Merck Employees Federal Credit Union for a minimum of one year.
Complete the application via DocuSign here: https://na2.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=7f498677-c480-46aa-b091-3742689afcf5&env=na2&acct=91bcd2f2-2c63-4c5c-bd3f-5b6e9e3c0253&v=2
Please note that all applications are due by March 8, 2026.
If you are chosen as a scholarship recipient for 2026, 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 8, 2026. 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:
One of the biggest financial shifts in America is more and more people are investing in the stock market and crypto currencies. Included in this dynamic is a surge in investing from young Americans. As you exit high school and embark on your next level of education, what has been your exposure to investment education? Do you think schools can do more to educate students on the basics of investing? Please share any ideas you have for ways schools and even parents can get students excited about learning about investing.
