Michigan credit union invites high school seniors to submit 1-page essay; entry deadline March 31
LANSING, Mich. – There’s still time to enter the 2022 LAFCU Write to Educate Essay Contest. The entry deadline is March 31, 2022. The contest awards $10,000 in college scholarships and donates $2,000 to charities in the names of the winners.
Four high school seniors will each receive a $2,500 scholarship to an accredited Michigan college or university. Each will also select a charity to receive a LAFCU donation of $500.
Winners will be selected based on their one-page essay that examines their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. Other factors, such as academic grades and financial need, are not considered.
“The essay is an opportunity for students to reflect on their high school successes and their future plans despite the extraordinary challenges caused by the pandemic,” said Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU chief marketing officer, and chief diversity officer. “And because there are no other factors in determining the winners, everyone starts on a level playing field.”
Winners will each select one of these charities to receive a $500 LAFCU donation:
· Capital Area Humane Society
· Capital Area United Way
· Greater Lansing Food Bank
Ellsworth Etchison explained, “The charity donation supports the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People’ and demonstrates the power of giving back – an important concept for the state’s next generation of leaders.”
Winning essays will be published in the Lansing State Journal, community sponsor of the contest.
Entrants must be a Michigan high school student and do not need to be a LAFCU member. The Lansing-based credit union is chartered to serve people and businesses throughout Michigan. Information is at www.lafcu.com/writetoeducate where entries can also be uploaded.
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 70,000 members and holds $949 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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The Lansing State Journal is the community sponsor of the 2022 LAFCU Write to Educate Essay Contest.
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LAFCU-1-Write2Educate graphic.jpg – There’s still time to enter LAFCU’s scholarship contest that will award $10,000 in college scholarships and donate $2,000 to the charities chosen by the winners.
LAFCU-5-2021 Scholarship Winners 1×4.jpg – The 2021 Write to Educate Essay Contest winners are, from left, Tatiana Mason, Lansing; Abbey Peters, Olivet; Teagan Sanders, St. Johns; and Jessica Wang, Okemos. The 2022 contest is open for entries through March 31.
LAFCU-6-2021 Scholarship Winners 2×2.jpg – The 2021 Write to Educate Essay Contest winners are, clockwise from top left, Tatiana Mason, Lansing; Abbey Peters, Olivet; Jessica Wang, Okemos; and Teagan Sanders, St. Johns. The 2022 contest is open for entries through March 31.
