GEORGE E. MYERS SCHOLARSHIP |
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HISTORY |
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The Defense Credit Union Council established the George E. Myers Scholarship Fund in 1996 in honor of COL George E. Myers, USA (Ret.). Colonel Myers was an Executive Secretary of the Council and selected to the first DCUC Hall of Honor.
Since 1997, DCUC has awarded 77 scholarships totaling over $229,000.
Since 1997, DCUC has awarded 77 scholarships totaling over $229,000.
PURPOSE & ELIGIBILITY |
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The Fund’s purpose is to provide scholarships for volunteers, management, and/or staff of DCUC Full Member credit unions so they can further their professional credit union education, knowledge and leadership skills.
SUPPORT THE FUND
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The proceeds from DCUC's Official White House Christmas Ornament Fundraiser each year is the sole funding for the George E. Myers Scholarship. Please consider supporting the Fund by purchasing ornaments each year.
Ornament sales run from August to early December each year.
Ornament sales run from August to early December each year.
SUBMISSION PROCESS |
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Applications for the 2026 George E. Myers Scholarship are now open!
Complete the application for your chance to help further your professional credit union education. The scholarship can be used to attend industry conferences or professional development trainings.
Please submit your application by January 15, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Letia Brown at [email protected].
Complete the application for your chance to help further your professional credit union education. The scholarship can be used to attend industry conferences or professional development trainings.
Please submit your application by January 15, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Letia Brown at [email protected].
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Learning is forever! Part of the Kirtland FCU mission is to empower members and their families to reach financial independence through education and to support lifelong learning. The GEM scholarship will help us be even better equipped, through our own education, to guide and give back to our members for years to come. |