About Educational Community Credit Union (ECCU)
Educational Community Credit Union (ECCU) has a long history of serving southwest Missouri, providing financial services and guidance to individuals, families, and employees of the education community. ECCU offers a full range of banking products, including savings and checking accounts, loans, and financial wellness resources.
Missouri State University employees are encouraged to join ECCU to take advantage of member benefits, personalized service, and programs designed to support financial success. For more information about membership, visit Educational Community Credit Union.
About the CU Succeed Scholarship
To assist with the costs of higher education, ECCU created the CU Succeed Scholarship. ECCU will award two non-renewable $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. At ECCU, we know that what educates and benefits the community benefits the future.
đź“ť Application Requirements
Any ECCU member who is a graduating high school senior may apply. Each applicant must have an ECCU account in their name. If you are not yet a member, you may open an account to become eligible.
A complete application packet must include:
- Application form (attach list of activities, honors, awards, work experience, etc.)
- Official high school transcript
- Sealed letter of recommendation from a teacher, long-term acquaintance, or employer
- 300–500 word essay (see application for essay topic)
- Senior photo
đź“„ Download the 2026 CU Succeed Scholarship Application
đź“… Deadline & Submission
- Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
- Return Completed Packet To:
Educational Community Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1908
Ozark, MO 65721
🏆 Award Information
- Recipients will be notified by telephone or email
- Recognized during ECCU’s Annual Meeting & Banquet
- Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the post-secondary institution in the student’s name upon confirmation of enrollment
âť“ Questions?
Contact Angela at (417) 485-3661 or angelag@educationalccu.org
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