MCCU Scholarships
At MCCU, we believe in empowering the next generation by investing in their education. As part of our continued commitment to giving back to the community, we are proud to offer 18 scholarships of $2,500 each to 2025 graduating high school seniors. These scholarships can be used toward tuition and admission fees at a college, university, trade, or technical school in the United States. Whether you’re pursuing a degree, learning a trade, or advancing your skills, MCCU is here to support your journey. Apply today and take the next step toward your future!
Scholarship Video & Essay Criteria
Deadline
Submit completed applications and all supplemental materials by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 18, 2025. No exceptions.
Scholarship Details
- Award: $2,500 toward tuition at a U.S. college, university, trade, or technical school.
- Payment: One-time payment to the chosen institution.
- Number of Scholarships: Up to eighteen awarded in 2025.
Recipient Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be a 2025 high school graduate.
- Be an MCCU member in good standing (no negative share balance).
- Attend a U.S. college, university, trade, or technical school.
Requirements
- Complete 2025 MCCU Scholarship Application.
- Complete 2025 MCCU Scholarship Acknowledgement Page.
- Provide two recommendation letters from an employer or school staff member, dated on or after February 1, 2025.
- Complete essay or video.
Submission Instructions
Email all materials to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 18, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
MCCU Mini-Grants
MCCU offers grants to assist school personnel dedicated to the challenging task of educating children.
Our mini-grant program is available to teachers and faculty in K-12 schools within the following counties: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Eaton, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph.
Applicants do not need to be MCCU members to apply for or receive grant funding.
Mini-grants are limited to a maximum of $750 per faculty member per school year.
Grant requests will be reviewed and approved by the MCCU’s Marketing Department every two months.
Mini-Grant Schedule:
- January 15th – March 15th- Decision made by April 1st.
- End of school year – September 15th- Decision made by October 1st.
- September 15th – November 15th- Decision made by December 1st.
- November 15th – January 15th- Decision made by February 1st.
*If the 1st falls on a weekend, applicant will be contacted the following Monday.