2016SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Fremont Federal Credit Union $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded to high school graduating seniors. Applicants, and/or parents/legal guardians must be a member of the Fremont Federal Credit Union, in good standing, since January 1, 2015.

Students will be judged on the following:

  1. Grade Point Average (2.50 GPA is the minimum standard)
  2. School Involvement
  3. Community Involvement
  4. Essay Question

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Applications must be typed.
  2. Two letters of recommendation are required; one must come from the school, and one from an event/organization/employer (not school related) that the student is involved in.
  3. Attach your high school transcript.
  4. An interview may be conducted with the Scholarship Committee.
  5. Submit the completed applications (Fremont Federal Credit Union and Northwest Chapter of Credit Unions) and all other required letters to:
Scholarship Committee

Fremont Federal Credit Union

315 Croghan Street

Fremont, Oh 43420

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2016

The decision of the Scholarship Committee will be final. Students of Employees and Board Members are excluded.

Name ______

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Circle One

1)What is your program of study? What are your education and career goals?

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2)Colleges applied to and/or accepted:

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3)Describe your strongest skills relating to your program of study:

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4)Educational Achievements: List any honors, awards, and academic achievements.

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5)Extracurricular Activities: List any school-related clubs, teams, and organizations in which you participate(d).

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6)Community Activities: List any community service, social, and church-related organizations in which you participate(d).

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7)Work Experience: List your employment, position(s) held, employer(s), dates.

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8)Why should you be selected as a scholarship recipient?

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9)Please answer the following essay question by attaching your typed,double-spaced, response. (No longer than three pages please.)

Question:

Credit Unions are cooperative, local, not-for-profit financial institutions founded on the philosophy of “People Helping People”.

Please answer the following question:

“If you ran your own credit union, what products / services would you offer to your members 25 years old and younger, and how would you market them?”

AGREEMENT

  • I understand that this scholarship application and supporting information become the property of Fremont Federal Credit Union.
  • I agree that Fremont Federal Credit Union shall have discretionary authority, including publicity, in all matters pertaining to this scholarship.
  • I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will notify Fremont Federal Credit Union if there are any changes.

Signature of Applicant______

Date______

Signature of Parent/Guardian______

(If applicant is under 18)

Date______

  • Please state the names of your parents/guardians and the account number under which you are associated with.

This is for use in a press release to recognize scholarship recipients. (Account Numbers will not be published)

Scholarship awards will be presented on May 12, 2016, at our Annual Meeting.