COLLEGE TUITION: FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Scholarship: $500

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1 ALLIANCE CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION believes in the importance of giving of ourselves to improve the lives of those in our community. We also believe in the value of education, both Catholic education and higher education. Our Scholarship Program was designed to embrace education and service. Our 2016 Scholarship Program will recognize our members who demonstrate a strong commitment towards helping others by giving scholarships to assist with their educational goals. This year we will be awarding $10,000 in scholarships! The scholarship you selected is: COLLEGE TUITION: Scholarship: $500 The TERESA MCGINTY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM was created by the Board of Alliance Catholic Credit Union in memory and recognition of its former President and CEO, Teresa McGinty. The Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program is designed to award educational scholarships to college students. Applicants are evaluated with equal emphasis on academic achievement, community involvement and essay content. Award Allocation: The scholarship will be applied toward the student applicant s college/university/trade school tuition for the 2016/2017 school year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Leslie Shepard at LShepard@AllianceCCU.com or call (248)

2 The Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program was created by the Board of Alliance Catholic Credit Union in memory and recognition of its former President and CEO, Teresa McGinty. Scholarship Requirements The Alliance Catholic Credit Union Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program is designed to award educational scholarships to college students. Applicants are evaluated with equal emphasis on academic achievement, community involvement and essay content. o Three (3) recipients currently attending college will each receive $500 to be applied toward their 2016/2017 College tuition. Applicant Qualifications Applicant must be currently attending a college, university or trade school and will be attending during the Fall 2016 semester. Scholarship award checks will be paid directly to the college, university or trade school that the recipient will attend during the Fall 2016 semester. Eligibility Applicant must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Applicant must be a member in good standing 1 of Alliance Catholic Credit Union whose account is not dormant Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and provide transcript for verification 3. Scholarship application must be accompanied by: o One (1) Letter of Recommendation from a non-family member o List of volunteer service/activities/awards over the last 12 months o Copy of transcript showing an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher o Short Essay (not to exceed 500 words) focusing on the question, How has volunteering in the community contributed to the development of my leadership skills? 1 Member in good standing includes members that do not have: (a) a delinquent loan; (b) a Regular Savings Account balance below the $5.00 minimum; (c) an unresolved deposited returned check; (d) any unpaid and uncollected fees; (e) a negative balance on an Account; or (f) caused a financial loss to the Credit Union. 2 A dormant account is any account or share with no activity in 365 days. Application 1. Must be received by 5 p.m., Monday, April 18, Must be filled out completely (signature is required otherwise applicant could be disqualified) 3. Must be typed or neatly printed Selection Applications will be reviewed by the Alliance Catholic Credit Union Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Committee s decision by Friday, May 6, Cancellation Failure to maintain your status at school (including being terminated from school or dropping out of school) will result in the cancellation of the award and any remaining funds will be returned to the Credit Union and not redistributed. Questions? Please contact Leslie Shepard at LShepard@AllianceCCU.com or call (248) for questions regarding membership or the Scholarship Program.

3 General Information Applicant Name ACCU Account # (last 4 digits only) College/University/Trade School Address, City, State, Zip Phone Number Address Certification I certify that all information provided on this application and all supporting documents are accurate and complete. I understand that any misleading or false information will result in my application being disqualified. In addition, I give permission to the Scholarship Committee to duplicate my Application Packet for processing and evaluation purposes. I understand that the scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Signature: (Parent or guardian if under 18) Date: Media Release Authorization If selected as a scholarship recipient, I give full consent for the use of my name, photograph and essay to be used for promotional and publicity purposes. Signature: (Parent or guardian if under 18) Date: Thank you for your interest in the Alliance Catholic Credit Union Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program. All Application Packets become the property of Alliance Catholic Credit Union upon receipt. Alliance Catholic Credit Union employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

4 List of Volunteer Service/Activities/Awards Please provide a listing and description of any school, parish, or community activities which you have participated in during the past year. Only volunteer service during the past 12 months will be considered. Please include any leadership positions you have held or awards you have received. Please type your response on a separate sheet. Letter of Recommendation One letter of recommendation is required from a non-family member. The recommendation should provide testimony of your commitment to making a difference. Essay On a separate sheet of paper, type/write a short essay (not to exceed 500 words) focusing on the question, How has volunteering in the community contributed to the development of my leadership skills?

5 APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed Application (General Information, Certification and Media Release Authorization) Do not leave information blank. If your answer is no, none, or not applicable, please state as such. Please type your entry if possible, or print legibly in ink. List of Volunteer services/activities/awards: Place directly behind the Application. If more space is needed, please attach a separate sheet. Letter of Recommendation: Place directly behind Volunteer Activity List. One Letter of Recommendation is required from a non-family member. The Recommendation Letter is to be sent to you; make sure you receive the Recommendation before submitting your Application Packet. Transcript: Place directly behind the Letter of Recommendation. Essay: Place directly behind Transcript. Type/write a short essay (not to exceed 500 words) focusing on the question: How has volunteering in the community contributed to the development of my leadership skills? Make sure you sign the application under Certification and Media Release Authorization sections. Check your Credit Union account to ensure you are a member in good standing and that the account is not dormant prior to submitting your application. Once you have assembled your Packet, double-check your list. Make a copy for your records. All Application Packets must be received on or before 5 p.m., MONDAY, APRIL 18, Please mail or your completed application via the following: By mail: Send your application packet in a single envelope to: ALLIANCE CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION Attn: Scholarship Committee Northwestern Hwy, Suite 520 Southfield, MI By Send your application packet to: LShepard@AllianceCCU.com Applications cannot be received at any ACCU branch. *Note: Application Packets that are incomplete or not received by the deadline are subject to disqualification. Alliance Catholic Credit Union is not responsible for lost or misdirected items.