Enabling Your Career Growth
The opportunity to grow in your career and skills should not be hindered by budget constraints. Explore the available grants and scholarships we offer in collaboration with trusted affiliates.
Credit Union Development Education Scholarships
Employees or volunteers from North or South Carolina credit unions are eligible to apply for this scholarship to attend Credit Union Development Education (CUDE) training. In 2010, CUDEs of the Carolinas founded the Principles & Philosophy Conference, which provides participants with an in-depth look at the industry’s business model, the Eight Cooperative Principles and the role of credit unions in the financial system. Earnings from the conference, presented in collaboration with the League and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, supply the Carolinas CUDE Scholarship Fund.
Hamilton Fund: Professional Development Grant Program
Thanks to the financial support of Summit Credit Union and the Elizabeth N. and James V. Hamilton Fund, small credit unions, $100M or less in assets, are eligible for grants to cover top-tier training and education expenses. Grants are available annually for conferences in the Carolinas as well as regional and national opportunities and strategic planning services. Conference registration, travel and accommodation expenses up to the allocated grant amount may be covered. All receipts must be provided for reimbursement. A maximum of $1,000 per credit union per calendar year may be awarded.
FiCEP Scholarship for Small Credit Unions
This scholarship, thanks to the Hamilton Fund, covers the full registration cost for one registrant per qualifying credit union ($100M or less in assets) to attend the upcoming year of FiCEP, the virtual Enhanced Financial Counseling Certification Program. Hosted annually, FiCEP trains staff to become Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors. The five-month program includes webinars, self-study modules, and proctored exam.
Southeast Management School Scholarship
Allocated funds per state are available for eligible students to attend the upcoming year of Southeast Management School hosted by SRCUS. Scholarships are awarded to students based on future management potential, involvement in the credit union movement, positions held, and other supportive criteria. The scholarship program is open to all professionals from League-affiliated credit unions. Scholarship recipients must reapply each year. Those awarded a scholarship will be notified in the spring and reimbursed for registration fees.
TalentGuided Coaching Services Grant for Small Credit Unions
This is a special, one-time grant to cover a portion of the cost of the League’s TalentGuided – Professional Coaching Services, a year-round program that pairs you with an expert coach for a series of sessions focused on helping you set and achieve your goals. There are two grant packages available to qualifying credit unions ($100M or less in assets):
- Executive Coaching Package: $2,000 toward eight executive coaching sessions, with a remaining cost of $800 for your credit union
- Business Coaching Package: $1,000 toward eight business coaching sessions, with a remaining cost of $400 for your credit union