Rudolph Heino People Helping People Scholarship

Eligibility

• Be a graduating high school senior in the Class of 2026 for the currently published cycle.
• Be within the MSGCU field of membership.
• Attend a high school or technical campus in a community served by MSGCU.
• Provide proof of acceptance to an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
• Non-members may apply but must become MSGCU members if selected.
• MSGCU member accounts must be in good standing.
• Have not previously received an MSGCU scholarship.
• Employees and officials of MSGCU, their immediate families, and persons living in their households are not eligible.

Requirements

• Complete the MSGCU scholarship application.
• Submit proof of college or university acceptance.
• Submit a resume outlining community service, school activities, and academic achievements.
• Submit an original 250-500 word essay explaining how the applicant exemplifies the people helping people philosophy.
• Submit a high school transcript.
• Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

How to Apply

1. 1Create an account in the MSGCU scholarship application system.
2. 2Complete the Rudolph Heino People Helping People Scholarship application.
3. 3Upload proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university.
4. 4Upload a resume highlighting community service, school involvement, and academic achievement.
5. 5Write the required 250-500 word people helping people essay.
6. 6Upload the high school transcript.
7. 7Initiate the teacher recommendation request through the application system.
8. 8Confirm that the teacher recommendation has been submitted before the deadline.
9. 9Submit the completed application by the published annual deadline.