$5,000 in scholarships to be awarded!
Amounts and winners will be determined by Joplin Metro Credit Union’s Scholarship Committee. First place prize will be no less than $1000.
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Applicants MUST be a JMCU member as well as the primary account holder as of March 27, 2026.
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Applicants will receive a confirmation email within 3-5 business days once their application has been received by our office.
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Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the JMCU Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be notified on or before May 29, 2026.
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Scholarship recipients will be invited to JMCU’s annual meeting for special recognition. Please save the date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Joplin Elk’s Lodge
1802 W 26th St.
Joplin, MO 64804
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Applications can be filled out and submitted directly through our website. Applications will also be accepted through mail and must be postmarked by April 3, 2026, or you may drop off your application to either of our locations or send it in by email.
3301 Texas Ave, Joplin, MO 64804
716 Pearl Ave, Joplin, MO 64801
All applications must be submitted or postmarked by April 3, 2026.
This year’s scholarship essay theme is:
What’s one habit you think would most improve people’s daily lives?
Explain why it matters and how it could realistically be adopted.
