Scholarship Application Thank you for considering Credit Union of America’s John Michener Scholarship. Applications are accepted January through March each year. Scholarships are awarded in April for $2,000 each. * - indicates required fields Eligibility CUA employees and household members are not eligible. Members who have previously received a CUA Scholarship are not eligible. I own a CUA account*Don’t have an account at CUA? Sign up for a CUA account here I am a high school senior or undergraduate student, age 24 or under* I have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0*Must correspond with uploaded transcript Personal Information First Name MI Last Name Street Address City State ZIP Phone Email Address Date of Birth CUA Member # Upload a professional photo* Used in publications if you are awarded a scholarship Academic Information School Currently Attending Expected Year of Graduation Name of College Expected Number of Credit Hours Per Semester Field of Study/Major Desired Career Upload your transcript* Upload your acceptance letter* Community and/or School Involvement In the table below, please list any of your community or school involvement activities, along with a description of the activity and the role you play. Please list up to four activities. Please do not include school/church/sorority/fraternity or other area-specific organizational names in the activity table. For example, if you belong to Delta Gamma Sorority at Wichita State University, simply state “Sorority Member” under activity name. Activity 1 Activity Name Activity Description/Your Role Activity 2 Activity Name Activity Description/Your Role Activity 3 Activity Name Activity Description/Your Role Activity 4 Activity Name Activity Description/Your Role Essay John Michener was CUA’s founding father and leader for many decades. He believed in the importance of teaching financial literacy to our members and in our community. Financial literacy is the possession of skills that allow people to make smart decisions with their money. Why is financial literacy important to you as an individual and describe the goals that achieving financial literacy will help you meet. In a 500-word essay, please answer the following questions: What does financial literacy mean to you and why is it important? How will this type of knowledge allow you to succeed in the future? Please go to https://www.cuofamerica.com/Resources/Its-a-Money-Thing/Income-and-Taxes/Common-Money-Beliefs. Watch the financial literacy video, “Common Money Beliefs” and explain what advice you would give to help your family and friends be financially smart. Finishing Up Deadline The online application and supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm on March 31st. Winning applicants will be notified via email in April. Questions Please contact CUA at homeroom@cuofamerica.com or by phone at 316.265.3272 x 165. I certify that all of the information provided in this application and supporting documents is accurate and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree that Credit Union of America may use my name and/or a photograph for publicity purposes.* Prove you're not a robot*