Lincoln Credit Unions Annual Scholarship Contest

Eligibility

• Be a high school senior or college or trade-school student.
• Plan to attend school either full-time or part-time during the applicable academic year.
• Have a share account with the applicant's own name as the primary member at a participating Lincoln credit union.
• Credit-union members, volunteers, and staff may participate under the published contest rules.

Requirements

• Prepare a research essay of no more than 500 words addressing the annual contest topic.
• Include standard bibliography references.
• Be prepared to provide quoted sources upon request.
• Include the essay word count on the final page.
• Submit identifying and school information separately from the research paper.
• Provide proof of registration before scholarship funds are released if selected.

How to Apply

1. 1Confirm primary membership at a participating Lincoln credit union.
2. 2Research the annual scholarship topic.
3. 3Write the required research paper of no more than 500 words.
4. 4Prepare the required bibliography.
5. 5Complete the separate identifying-information sheet.
6. 6Mail or deliver the entry by the published deadline.