Scholarship

Employee Dependent Scholarship

Annual Lisa J. Stubbs Scholarship Contest

Here’s Your Chance to Win $1,000 Towards Your Education!

Keesler Federal will award three employee dependent students a $1,000 scholarship for winning entries in our annual essay contest.

The 2024 essay topic is:

What is one invention you wished existed today?

For All Applicants:

  • The contest is open to Keesler Federal employee dependents in good standing who will be full-time college students in the upcoming school year
  • Employees of Keesler Federal are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
  • Applicants must submit an entry of 500 words or less that is typed in the space provided
  • School classification for the upcoming school year will be college freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate
  • Your entry should include your name, address, phone number, major, school name and school classification for the upcoming year and your parent/guardian’s name

About Lisa J. Stubbs

In 1992, the scholarship program was dedicated to Lisa J. Stubbs Lisa J. Stubbs, a Keesler Federal employee of over 8 years. While employed full time at the credit union, Lisa attended night classes, working toward her degree. Lisa died at the age of 25 after a lifelong struggle with cystic fibrosis.

Since Lisa’s courage and determination were an inspiration to all who knew her, the scholarship program was renamed in her honor in hopes that her spirit of achievement would inspire others to reach new heights.

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