• 2027 Scholarship Application

  • Eligibility
    To be considered for the Maple Federal Credit Union Scholarship, the applicant must:

    • Be a member of Maple Federal Credit Union
    • Must be graduating from high school in the spring of 2027 or currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college, university, or technical school, with plans to pursue or continue full-time undergraduate studies in the fall of 2027.
    • Have maintained a 3.0 GPA based on 6 high school semesters or 1 most recent, completed college semester
    • Have scored a 21 or higher on the ACT exam
    • Complete an application and personal essay

    Immediate family members of current Maple Federal Credit Union employees and volunteers ARE NOT eligible for the scholarship

    Application Package
    All applicants must submit an application package which includes:
    • A completed application
    • A current high school transcript or college transcript
    • A copy of his/her official ACT
    • A personal essay
    • A color photo of the applicant

    Application Deadline
    Applications open October 1, 2026.
    Completed application packets must be received or postmarked no later than February 28, 2027 to:

    Attn Scholarship Coordinator:
    Main Branch
    105 Toledo Drive
    Lafayette, LA 70506

    Morton Weeks Branch (By Mail)
    PO Box 456
    Lydia, LA 70569

    Morton Weeks Branch (Hand-Delivered)
    4017 Darnall Road
    New Iberia, LA 70560

    Incomplete or late application packages will not be considered.

    Selection
    All qualified applications will be forwarded to the Maple FCU scholarship committee.

    Award
    Maple will award one $5,000 scholarship to the Outstanding Scholar as chosen by the scholarship committee, plus two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to the remaining applicants by random draw. The recipients can use the scholarship for any school-related expenses. Scholarship funds will be awarded in full when proof of registration for the Fall semester has been provided to the Scholarship Coordinator.

    Notification
    Maple Scholarship: Winners of the scholarship will be announced no later than 4/30/27.

    Essay Requirement
    Please attach an essay on one of the following topics:

    • Student loan borrowing is a hot topic across America. The system needs retooling. What are your thoughts on student loans and how would you fix what many deem a broken system?
    • What does financial security look like to you and if it is different than your past/current situation, give us insight on how future financial security looks in comparison to your past or current situation.

    The essay must be typed in MLA format, 750 words minimum.

    • What is your position on volunteerism and serving outside of normal work or school hours. Give an example of your experience to support your position on the topic.

  • Essay Requirement
    Please attach an essay on either of the following topics:

    • Student loan borrowing is a hot topic across America. The system needs retooling. What are your thoughts on student loans and how would you fix what many deem a broken system?
    • What does financial security look like to you and if it is different than your past/current situation, give us insight on how future financial security looks in comparison to your past or current situation.
    • What is your position on volunteerism and serving outside of normal work or school hours. Give an example of your experience to support your position on the topic.

  • Personal Data

  • Date of Birth*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Names of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s)

  • References

  • Essay Requirement
    Please attach an essay on either of the following topics:
    • Share a time when you had to work with someone with a different perspective or background, and how you
    navigated those differences.
    • Explain how the economic fluctuations during your lifetime have impacted you or your family.
    The essay must be typed in MLA format, 750 words minimum.

    References
    Attach two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a teacher from his/her junior or senior year
    (only applies to high school seniors), or current college professor or advisor.

  • How would you prefer to submit your documents?*
  • How would you prefer to submit your documents?*

  • Community Involvement and Extracurricular Activities
    Please list school activities, including academic and athletic club memberships, and community service including social, church and volunteer experience. (You may attach an additional sheet(s) if you need more space.)

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  • Honors and Academic Awards

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  • I have not attached the following, but will mail or drop off to the location noted below prior to the due date.*

  • I certify that the information in this application and all accompanying documents are true and correct. I also certify that I personally answered all questions and wrote the essay relating to this scholarship application. I understand that if for any reason I discontinue my studies I must notify Maple FCU within 10 days. I agree that Maple Federal Credit Union may use my name and possible photograph for publicity purposes.

  • Date*
     - -
    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Applications open October 1, 2026.
    Completed application packets must be received or postmarked no later than February 28, 2027.

    Attn Scholarship Coordinator:
    Main Branch
    105 Toledo Drive
    Lafayette, LA 70506

    Morton Weeks Branch (By Mail)
    PO Box 456
    Lydia, LA 70569

    Morton Weeks Branch (Hand-Delivered)
    4017 Darnall Road
    New Iberia, LA 70560

  • INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATION PACKAGES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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