Merrimack Valley Credit Union (MVCU) has announced that its annual scholarship program is open for high school seniors graduating in 2024. The credit union is accepting applications from now through Thursday, Feb. 29.
The third annual Lisa Lewis Goodman Community Spirit Award of $2,500 will be presented to one student who embodies the credit union's philosophy of people helping people and demonstrates a dedication to their community through volunteer efforts both in and outside of school. The credit union will also award fourteen $1,000 scholarships to students based on their high school academic success, commitment to extracurricular and community activities and response to the essay question: How would you define success for yourself?
Qualified applicants must be currently attending a public, private religious or technical high school located in the credit union’s field of membership, and they must be planning to enroll full-time in a certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s program at an accredited college in the United States. Additionally, applicants will be asked to provide their transcripts and one letter of recommendation.
The application is 100% online and can be completed at www.mvcu.com/scholarship. All mailed and/or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
The application deadline is Feb. 29, 2024. To learn more about the MVCU scholarship program and apply, please visit www.mvcu.com/scholarship.
Photo at top: MVCU President & CEO John J. Howard (left) and Brad Goodman (far right) smile alongside the 2023 winners of MVCU’s annual scholarship program.