Missouri Credit Union
Increased Scholarships
Missouri Credit Union is offering more and higher scholarships to help member families cope with the rising cost of higher education and the resulting burden on household budgets.
"We are very concerned at the challenge that families face to pay for post-secondary education," said Hal James, president. "Since many see higher education as the best choice to enhance career opportunity in a still-dormant economy, we at Missouri Credit Union want to do what we can to help our members ease the burden."
James said the credit union will offer 16 scholarships this year, up from nine in the past. Each scholarship will be $2,500 for graduating high school seniors who are members of Missouri Credit Union, or whose parents are members. The credit union also will award scholarships for students planning to attend post-secondary technical schools such as Linn State Technical College.
Missouri Credit Union has awarded more than $306,000 in scholarships since 1993.
The application process and application for 2013 scholarships has expired and the 2013 scholarships have been awarded. Please visit to find out who has received the 2013 scholarships.
The 2014 scholarship application deadline is 5:30 p.m., April 18, 2014.
Beginning January 2, 2014, MCU will accept applications for the Pauline "Pat" Miles Scholarships ($2,500 each), the Alan T. Busby Scholarships ($2,500 each), the Anthony W. Lampe Scholarships ($2,500 each) and the Harold "Hal" G. Virgen Scholarships ($2,500 each). High school seniors graduating in spring of 2014 are eligible. The recipients will receive the scholarship funds for use toward the four-year college or university of their choice.
Applicant selection will be based on:
- Financial need;
- Scholastic achievement; and
- Extracurricular activities.
Applicants must print and complete MCU’s online application at www.missouricu.org. The following information must be provided:
- Biographical sketch of yourself;
- High school transcript;
- Copy of 2014-2015 Federal Student Aid form; and
- Brief essay of why you feel qualified.
Please deliver or mail to:
MCU Scholarship Committee
111 East Broadway
P.O. Box 1795
Columbia, MO 65205-1795
Complete and print a MCU Scholarship Application then mail to the above address.
All of the above must be received at MCU’s Columbia Downtown location no later than close of business (5:30 pm) Friday, April 18, 2014.
If you have any questions, please call Katelyn at (573) 817-5451 or (800) 451-1477 Toll-free (Outside of Columbia or Jefferson City only).