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Credit Union Development Education Scholarship

Putting the credit union difference into action

Since 1982, the Credit Union Development Education (CUDE) program and its international alumni network has transformed the culture, strategy, outreach and impact of the credit union movement. DE builds awareness of the development issues that prevent people from achieving financial freedom—and how credit unions are uniquely positioned to address them.

Each year, our Luminate Foundation and the Young Professionals Network award two scholarships to attend this program. Scholarship details and the application for 2025 will be released soon.

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SE Management School Scholarship

Develop leadership skills to contribute to the success of your credit union

The Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS) is a collaboration of seven southeastern credit union leagues. Each June, SRCUS hosts the Southeast Management School in Athens, Georgia. This three-year program, which takes place one week per year in person, will help you develop your operational, managerial and leadership skills. You’ll also benefit from chances to network and learn side-by-side with current and future credit union leaders and the school’s esteemed faculty.

We are now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications. Completed applications are due March 20.

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Grant Opportunities

Small Credit Union Education Grants

For credit unions $50 million in assets and below

Provided through the Luminate Foundation, member credit unions with $50 million in assets or under (based on most recent call report) are eligible for discounted registration for in-state programs offered by Luminate. This discount is limited to one registration per credit union per event.

To access this grant, please use coupon code Foundation50 at checkout.

Small Business Employee Training Programs (SBET)

For credit unions with 50 or fewer employees

Offered through the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the Small Business Employee Training Program (SBET) is designed to assist in the skill development of existing employees through individual, standardized training. The maximum benefit each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) is $3,000 per employee. Employers are reimbursed for tuition once the training has been completed and proper documentation has been submitted to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

We hosted a call for members to give more information about the grant program, click here to watch the recording.

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Meet the Team

Angela Melle

Angela Melle

Senior Director Communications & Education
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Abby Trauth

Abby Trauth

Director of Partnerships & Education*
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Emily Jones

Emily Jones

Communications & Education Coordinator
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