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DELTA COMMUNITY YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
It’s not a coincidence that we put the word “community” in our name. Supporting our local community is extremely important to us. We believe that the better off everyone is, the better off we all will be; which is why we support so many programs in our communities. And it’s why we hope that you’ll take part in them, too.
In recognition of National Youth Month, Delta Community Credit Union is holding an essay contest for students. The contest will be open to third, fourth, and fifth grade students enrolled in any school within 20 counties Delta Community serves.
To enter, students will be required to submit an essay of 75 words or less on the topic provided between March 1 and March 31, 2026. Only one essay may be submitted per student.
Winners will be chosen by a committee of Delta Community representatives and announced on April 20, 2026. See the Guidelines tab for official rules.
INVESTING IN SCHOOLS, EMPOWERING STUDENTS
At Delta Community, we leverage our financial strength to engage with your school to bring effective financial education offerings to students of all ages.
OUR COMMITMENT
As Georgia’s largest credit union, Delta Community is committed to supporting education in the counties we serve. Through our Schools Program, we provide additional resources to help our local schools thrive including financial education, STEAM support and school engagement.
Guidelines
In recognition of National Youth Month, Delta Community Credit Union is holding an essay contest for students. The contest will be open to third, fourth and fifth grade students enrolled in any school within the 20 counties Delta Community serves.
| Essay Submission: To enter, students will be required to submit an essay of 75 words or less, answering the question, "How does saving money now help you build for the future?". Only one essay may be submitted per student. Essays must be completed in this online portal and include contact information as requested. |
| Entry Period: The student entry period is from March 1 to March 31, 2026. Winners will be chosen by a committee of Delta Community representatives and announced on April 20, 2026. |
| Winners: Seven (7) winners from each grade level (3rd, 4th and 5th) will be selected to receive a $100 contribution to their Delta Community Youth Savings Account or alternate prize as detailed below. |
| Prize Claim: Winners will receive a certificate detailing direction for claiming the prize and opening a Delta Community Youth Savings Account. Eligibility requirements apply. Winners who do not qualify for a Youth Savings Account under Delta Community Credit Union guidelines may receive an alternate prize of an official check in the amount of $100 at the sole discretion of the Credit Union. |
| Parental Consent: A parent or legal guardian of each winner will be asked to consent for Delta Community to use photos of and statements by the winner on social media, our website and any press releases we develop along with the winner’s name. |
| Prize Deadline: Parents of winning students have until June 30, 2026 to claim their child’s prize by opening a Delta Community Youth Savings Account or picking up the $100 check if an alternate prize has been offered by the Credit Union. |
| Alternate Prize Pickup: Winners who are ineligible for Delta Community membership must arrange to pick up their alternate prize before June 30, 2026, from a Delta Community branch location. |
Process
1. Register
Click on the "Register" link to complete and submit the registration form.
2. Log In
Log in with your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online application.
4. Save
Your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the application summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the application summary section in the right column.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Administrator at Community.Development@DeltaCommunityCU.com.
Key Dates
| Application Open | |
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| March 1, 2026 | |
| Application Close | |
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| March 31, 2026 | |
| Winners announced | |
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| April 20, 2026 | |
