George Eib Memorial Scholarship

Fourth Annual George Eib $1,000 Memorial Scholarship

Kansas City Credit Union will award the George Eib $1,000 Memorial Scholarship to an outstanding KCCU member to aid them in their pursuit of higher education during the 2026-27 school year. Scholarships are a single monetary reward to be applied to the cost of tuition, and/or lab fees (if applicable).

This scholarship is open to members who plan to continue their education at an accredited university, college, or technical school. KCCU employees, Board and Committee Members, and their spouses or children, are not eligible for the scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a member of Kansas City Credit Union with an account in your name. You can open an account and then apply if not already a member.
Must be planning to attend an accredited college, university, or technical college as a full-time student in the summer or fall of 2026
Must provide verification of acceptance to the school before scholarship funds are disbursed.

Application Requirements

Complete and return the following materials no later than Thursday, May 1, 2026.

A photo of yourself. This will not be used in the decision-making process; it will be used to announce the winner on our website and social media.
One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or employer. This letter should include the relationship to the applicant and how long they have known the applicant.
300-500 word essay (choose one topic):
Essay Topic 1: Describe how you have contributed to your community, and what would others say that stands out or is unique about your contribution?
Essay topic 2: How has the environment you grew up in influenced your decision to pursue higher education?

Award Information

The scholarship winner will receive a check made out to the student and the school that the student will be attending in the upcoming semester.

By submitting these materials, I agree that the attached essay is my original work, and all personal information is true. I understand that all materials submitted become property of Kansas City Credit Union. I agree to cooperate with KCCU in promotional activities related to the scholarship, and should I be selected as the winner, I give them permission to use my name, photo, and/or essay for promotional purposes.

First Name *

Last Name *

Account Number *

Member Since *

Address *

City *

Enter ZIP Code *

Telephone *

Email *

Name of Parent or Legal Guardian

Name of High School from which you will graduate

Current GPA

High School Address

City

Enter ZIP Code

High School Contact

Enter Phone

Below please provide the name and address of the accredited university, college or technical school you plan to attend:

University, College, or Technical School Name

Field of Study

Address

City

Enter ZIP Code

Financial Aid Contact Name

Enter Phone

List high school activities/clubs/sports in which you have participated (attach additional pages if necessary). Include the following:

Name of Activity
# Years
Office(s) Held

List activities in any youth, civic, social, or church group (attach additional pages if necessary). Include the following:

Name of Activity
# Years
Office(s) Held

List Volunteer Activities (attach additional pages if necessary). Include the following:

Name of Activity
# Years
Office(s) Held

Summer Activities (attach additional pages if necessary). Include the following:

Name of Activity
# Years
Office(s) Held

Special Recognition of Honors (attach additional pages if necessary). Include the following:

Name of Honor
Year Presented

Employment History (attach additional pages if necessary). Include the following:

Employer
Position
Length of employment
Hours/week

Why do you want to continue your education?

How would this scholarship help you financially pursue your academic goals?

By initialling this document I agree to the terms of the Kansas City Credit Union / George Eib Memorial Scholarship and acknowledge that all of the provided information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Enter Applicant Initials

Enter Date

Upload Photo of yourself.

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Upload Letter of Recommendation

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Upload 300-500 word essay

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Upload Letter of Acceptance

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Thank You, we will be in touch with you via email if selected.