Michigan high school seniors are encouraged to submit 1-page essay by March 31; scholarship not determined by academic performance
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is encouraging high school seniors across Michigan to submit a one-page, 500-word essay about the future of the workplace by March 31 as part of the credit union’s Write to Educate essay contest and a chance to win $20,000 in scholarships.
Winners will not be judged based on academic performance or financial need, and neither factor is considered in the selection process.
Four winners will be selected in mid-April, and each winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward an accredited college or university in the state of Michigan. As part of LAFCU’s mission of people helping people, the credit union will also donate $500 to a local nonprofit on behalf of each winner.
All Michigan high school seniors can enter regardless of whether they are members of LAFCU. Additional information, including submission rules and guidelines, is available online at www.lafcu.com/writetoeducate.
The Lansing State Journal is a community sponsor of the 2023 Write to Educate Essay Contest, and the four winning essays will be published in the mid-Michigan newspaper.
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About LAFCU
Chartered in 1936, LAFCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative open for membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Michigan and to businesses and other entities located in Michigan. The credit union serves more than 74,000 members and holds over $973 million in assets. It was named a Best Credit Union to Work For in 2020. LAFCU offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services as well as an expanding complement of financial technology solutions. Members enjoy benefits such as low fees, low-interest rates on loans, high yields on savings, discounts, knowledgeable employees and nationwide access to fee-free ATMs. A recipient of the national Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for credit unions, LAFCU enriches the communities it serves by supporting many organizations and causes. To learn more about LAFCU, call 800.748.0228 or visit www.lafcu.com.
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