(If additional space is needed please type all information on a separate sheet of paper)

Please submit the following with your Scholarship Application: Official Transcript**

Name Phone

Address

School Currently Attending

Other Children in Family (Give name and age of each)

Including you, how many members of your family will be in college this year?

Are you and/or parents members of Neches Federal Credit Union?  Yes  No

School and College you wish to attend

Probable College Major

Will it be necessary for you to work to help pay your expenses in college?  Yes  No

Have you earned any money to help pay your expenses? How?

Have you applied for any other scholarships?

Please list School and Community activities and grade level of participation below:

1) 5)

2) 6)

3) 7)

4) 8)

Please list School and Community honors and grade level receipt below:

1) 5)

2) 6)

3) 7)

4) 8)

In the space below, explain any unusual circumstances which exist in your family situation that you think should be considered.

Personal Statement

Why is this scholarship important to you?

Explain how, if at all, Neches Federal Credit Union has helped you with your personal financial goals.


NECHES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGBILITY

DEADLINE: Monday, April 4, 2016

ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS

  • 2016 Graduating Senior
  • In good standing and active member of Neches FCU
  • Graduate plans to attend a four-year accredited college
  • Applications must be completed and must include all documents, photo as required by the Neches Federal Credit Union Scholarship Guidelines
  • Application must arrive on or before April 4, 2016
  • The winners will be notified by mail

WHERE CAN I GET AN APPLICATION?

  • On line
  • Come by the credit union and pick up an application
  • Call and request an application to be mailed to you

WHAT REQUIRED DOCUMENTION WILL I NEED TO ATTACH TO THE APPLICATIONS?

  • GPA
  • Class Ranking
  • Or SAT/ACT scores
  • A recent photo of graduate(wallet size)
  • **Official Student transcript: High school transcript must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the school, and must bear an original signature of a school official and/or an original school seal. Faxed copies are not considered official.

WHAT OTHER AREAS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION?

  • Community involvement and activities
  • School or community honors
  • Working while attending high school
  • Unusual circumstances to be considered
  • Active credit union member

IS SELECTION FAIR?

In order to make sure that selection is fair and unbiased, applicants’ names will be covered on applications and any other records, which the judges will review during selection. The applicants’ identity will be kept confidential until after selection has been completed.

ALL APPLICANTS, WHO MEET REQUIREMENTS & DEADLINE, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS.

For more information call Neches Federal Credit Union at 409-722-1174

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