ICUL Offering $1,000 GAC Crasher Scholarship
The Cooperative Trust is gearing up for Crash the GAC 2020, and applications are still open!  The Cooperative Trust , CUNA , and all state leagues are joining forces to have at least one Crasher from each state attend the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington D.C. on February 22-27. 

Crashers are credit union young professionals (35 & under, or “35 at heart”) who are selected to attend the conference as well as additional sessions for young professionals. CUNA will cover the cost of conference registration for all Crashers. 

Travel, lodging, and food expenses are the responsibility of the Crasher and their credit union. ICUL would like to assist with these costs by providing a $1,000 scholarship to a Crasher from Iowa.  Crasher applications are easy, and the deadline to apply is November 30.
2020 Iowa Innovation Group Nominations Open
The momentum and impact of Iowa Innovation Group has never been higher, and 2020 looks to be another impactful year for understanding the ideation process and providing opportunity for credit union leaders.

The nomination process has started for the 2020 Iowa Innovation Group teams, and we ask you to consider nominating a high potential team member for the challenge. Learn more about Iowa Innovation Group here .
Global Credit Union Movement Surpasses 274 Million
The international credit union movement added more than 14 million members in 2018 to reach a new high of more than 274 million in 118 countries, according to World Council of Credit Unions’ newly released 2018 Statistical Report. 

Credit union membership worldwide has grown by 90 million since the beginning of the decade - with nearly 40 million members being added since 2016.

Read the full release here .
Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Now Open
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation's (ICUF) 2020 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship application is now open to Iowa credit union members. Encourage your membership to apply !

  • High School Scholarship - Designated for high school seniors planning to enter college in 2020.
  • Post-High School Scholarship - Designated for individuals entering or attending an accredited undergraduate, graduate or vocational program in 2020.

Find additional information about the scholarship  here . The deadline to apply is February 7, 2020.
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