MADISON, Wis.—BenefisCU, a CUSO specializing in executive benefits, has announced it will sponsor two scholarships for CUES’ CEO Institute I: Strategic Planning program, with applications being accepted through Dec. 18.
The program is held at the Wharton School.
According to BenefisCU, which is powered by TriscendNP, the scholarships will be funded through its Industry Advancement Fund and will cover program registration fees for two current or aspiring credit union CEOs seeking to strengthen their strategic planning and leadership skills.
“The future of the credit union movement will be shaped by the leaders we develop today,” said BenefisCU CEO Alexandria Staron. “We want to invest in people who are curious, forward-thinking, and committed to something bigger than their own organization.”
Staron said the goal is to provide two credit union leaders with opportunities to develop skills they can use to benefit both their institutions and the broader industry.
About the CEO Institute
The CEO Institute is the flagship executive education program offered by CUES and has been developing credit union leaders for more than three decades.
The three-part educational series, delivered in partnership with business schools, combines faculty-led instruction, peer collaboration and practical business applications.
Participants who complete the full program earn the Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation, which recognizes executive-level expertise and leadership development.
“The CEO Institutes have formed credit union leaders for more than three decades,” said CUES CEO Heather McKissick. “We’re grateful to BenefisCU for expanding access to this transformational leadership experience and investing in the future of credit unions.”
Scholarship Requirements
According to BenefisCU, applicants will be asked to address three areas as part of the selection process:
- Industry Vision: Share their perspectives on the future of the credit union movement.
- Leadership Experience: Provide examples of leadership and initiative.
- Potential Impact: Explain how they would use the CEO Institute experience to benefit their credit unions and the broader industry.
The application deadline is Dec. 18. The scholarship application is available here.
About BenefisCU
BenefisCU is a CUSO specializing in executive benefit planning. The organization said it reinvests 1% of its profits into credit union advocacy, education and research while also generating earnings for its credit union owners.
BenefisCU is powered by TriscendNP, which has more than 25 years of experience designing executive benefit solutions for credit unions, health care systems and nonprofit organizations.
