MADISON, Wis. — The World Council of Credit Unions is now seeking nominations from its member organizations for the World Council Young Credit Union People (WYCUP) scholarship program, an international networking and educational opportunity for promising credit union leaders.
Nominations are due May 23, 2016. Scholarship awards and the WYCUP program for young professionals will take place at the 2016 World Credit Union Conference in Belfast, July 17–20, 2016.
"WYCUP connects, equips and champions young credit union leaders so that they can grow our global movement for years to come," said Brian Branch, World Council president and CEO.
To be eligible for the scholarship, nominees must:
- Be 35 years of age or younger as of Jan. 1, 2016.
- Demonstrate leadership, personal commitment and the potential to significantly influence credit unions in and outside their country.
- Be sponsored by their credit union or credit union organization to attend the 2016 World Credit Union Conference. World Council members include organizations affiliated with any national organization belonging to World Council.
- Submit a completed nomination form and supporting materials by May 23.
- Not have been a previous WYCUP scholarship recipient.
- Not be a World Council employee.
WYCUP scholarships will be awarded to five recipients for an all-expense-paid trip to the 2017 World Credit Union Conference. Conference registrants age 35 and younger qualify for a discounted registration fee and can participate in the WYCUP events in Belfast, regardless of whether or not they apply for the scholarship.
For more information on the WYCUP scholarship program, download the WYCUP nomination criteria or visit www.woccu.org/wycup.