Since we were founded as a credit union for teachers, we proudly support the educational efforts of our members and their families. We participate in several scholarship programs throughout the year. We’ll post them on this page when they’re accepting applications.

The 2008 College Scholarship Call For Essays

The Maryland Credit Union Foundation is pleased to announce the 2008 Scholarship Essay Contest. The Foundation will award ten $1,000 college scholarships. Maryland and District of Columbia credit union members who are currently attending college, or who are college-bound are eligible.

Visit the Maryland Credit Union Foundation web site for more information.

CCSEFCU member Brittany Bonsall of Elkton, MD submitted an essay for review in the 2008 contest. Thank you Brittany—your participation is appreciated!

Announcing the 2008 Education Exchange College Grant Program

Cecil County School Employees Federal Credit Union, in conjunction with the ACCEL/Exchange Network, is once again participating in the college grant program, which provides $50,000 in grants to deserving college-bound students.

The Education Exchange grant program is open to all college-bound, high school seniors graduating in 2008. To enter, students simply mail your completed application to ACCEL/Exchange Network for judging. The entry deadline is March 15, 2008. A total of four $5,000.00 and 30 $1,000.00 grants will be awarded July 2008. Applications are available at the credit union office.

Cecil County Schools Employees’ FCU Annual Scholarship Program

Congratulations to Emily Clewer - winner of the 2008 scholarship!

$1000
To be used at any accredited college or university
(Check will be made payable to the college or university)

This scholarship program is for CCSEFCU members only.  Students may join the credit union and then apply.  All students in the Cecil County Public School System are eligible for membership. 

Guidelines:  for upcoming college students.  To enter, the student must:

• be and/or become a member of CCSEFCU
• be a high school senior
• have a GPA of 2.5 or above
• submit a two page double-spaced essay on the topic:  “How Are Credit Unions Different from Banks?”  For example:  How are credit unions able to offer the same products and services as banks at better rates with lower fees?

All essays must be forwarded to the credit union at 203 Booth Street, Elkton, MD by April 20, 2009 for a decision to be made by May 8, 2009.  For more information, contact the credit union office at 410-398-6921 or e-mail… info@ccsefcu.org.

All qualified students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.