Scholarship Qualifications. Scholarship Application Requirements

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1 Langley Federal Credit Union Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Program (2016 Graduating High School Senior) Langley Federal Credit Union offers four annual scholarships for each academic year.* Each $5,000 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic achievement. A graduating senior must submit a complete application to the Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Committee to be eligible for consideration. Scholarship Qualifications For the Jean M. Yokum Scholarship, an applicant must meet these qualifications: 1. Applicant must be a 2016 graduating senior entering an accredited college, university, trade or vocational school as a full-time student in a degree program leading to a baccalaureate or an associate s degree. 2. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA - B average or equivalent assessment to qualify. 3. The scholarship will be used for tuition, books and fees at the accredited college, university, trade or vocational school of the recipient s choice. The award will be paid directly to the school. 4. A student who accepts an appointment to a U.S. Military Service Academy, any 4-year ROTC scholarship or any other scholarship, grant or fellowship covering full tuition, books and fees is not eligible to receive this scholarship. 5. Applicant must have been an Langley member at the end of the prior calendar year (2015). Scholarship Application Requirements For consideration of the Jean M. Yokum Scholarship, each application must include the following: Completed 2015/2016 Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Application. Photocopy of student s most recent Student Aid Report (SAR) including the SAR cover. Official high school transcripts (original sealed document preferred). Not required for home-schooled students. Photocopy of report card showing grades for the first semester of the academic year. SAT and/or ACT test scores. A typed essay of approximately 500 words expressing educational objectives, career goals and why they are important. Essay must be typed and double-spaced. Handwritten essays will not be considered. Two letters of recommendation written during the academic year from an adult (non-family member) who knows the student well. One letter must be from a school counselor, administrator or teacher. Applicants that are home-schooled must also submit: Official copy of the Notice to Home Instruct or Religious Waiver Request. High School Curricula.

2 All personal, financial and scholastic information will be used for verification purposes only. Applications will be judged on the following criteria: (1) Academic Excellence; (2) Financial Need; (3) Essay; (4) Character References; (5) Honors/Awards; (6) Community & Student Involvement; and (7) Employment History. Please note: Scholarship Application Guidelines Please send completed application packet to: Langley Federal Credit Union Marketing Department Attn: Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Committee P.O. Box Newport News, VA Applicants not submitting a complete application package will not be considered. Completed application packet MUST be postmarked by April 22, Application packages postmarked after the deadline date will not be considered. All applicants, including scholarship recipients, will be notified via mail by May 20, Decisions made by the Scholarship Committee are final. All information will be kept confidential. *Employees of LFCU and their families are not eligible for awards or scholarships.

3 Langley Federal Credit Union 2015/2016 Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Application Please type or print your answers. If application is illegible it will be returned to you. Name (Last, MI, First) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) Social Security Number Mailing Address City State Zip (Area Code) Phone Number Address Name of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): List your current high school followed by others you have attended indicating the location of each and dates attended: High School City/State/Country Dates Attended To which colleges, universities, trade or vocational schools have you applied? Name City/State At which of the above institutions have you been accepted? Name City/State List other scholarships for which you have applied: Received: YES or NO

4 Test Scores/Academic Standing SAT-CR SAT-M SAT-W ACT GPA Class Size Class Rank Class Standing % Advanced Placement Tests & Scores Test Score Test Score Awards/Honors List awards or honors received and dates issued. (A separate sheet may be used if necessary) Awards/Honors Year Community & Student Involvement List activities in which you participate at school, church or within the community: (A separate sheet may be used if necessary) Activities Office Held Dates (From/To) Employment History List your employment history by indicating business name, position, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week: Employer Position Held Dates From/To # Hours Worked Per Week

5 Financial Need Information It is extremely important to provide complete & accurate financial information. Combined Annual Household Income: Below $35,000 $35,001 - $50,000 $50,001 - $75,000 $75,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $125,000 $125,001 - $150,000 Over $150,001 Please briefly explain what methods you plan to use or are using to finance your education. Please list any other financial assistance you will receive per semester or quarter: Personal Amount $ Other Scholarships Amount $ Grants Amount $ Student Loan(s) Amount $ Other Financial Resources Amount $ Comments:

6 Essay Please attach on a separate sheet an original typed essay of approximately 500 words, double-spaced. Please include your name on all pages of your essay in the top right corner. Be thoughtful in developing your essay. The essay is your opportunity to express educational objectives, career goals and why they are important. Documentation & Signature I have included with my application the following required documentation: Completed 2015/2016 Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Application. Photocopy of student s most recent Student Aid Report (SAR) including the SAR cover. Official high school transcripts (original sealed document preferred). Not required for home-schooled students. Photocopy of report card showing grades for the first semester of the academic year. SAT and/or ACT test scores. A typed essay of approximately 500 words expressing educational objectives, career goals and why they are important. Essay must be typed and double-spaced. Handwritten essays will not be considered. Two letters of recommendation written during the academic year from an adult (non-family member) who knows the student well. One letter must be from a school counselor, administrator or teacher. Applicants that are home-schooled must also submit: Official copy of the Notice to Home Instruct or Religious Waiver Request. High School Curricula. We certify that this application is accurate and that the accompanying essay is entirely of my (the applicant) own effort. We agree to abide by the decision of the Scholarship Committee Selection Panel, and in no way shall challenge/question their selection of winners and alternates. We understand this scholarship must be used for tuition, books and fees, and will be paid directly to the school. We consent to the use of the applicant s image for promotional purposes. Signature of Applicant Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Date APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 22, 2016 Please send the completed and signed application along with required documentation to: Langley Federal Credit Union Marketing Department Attn: Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Committee P.O. Box Newport News, VA Applicants not submitting a complete application package will not be considered. PRIVACY STATEMENT Personal information is requested to evaluate the student s application for a scholarship award. The information will be maintained by the Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Committee for administrative use and released only to those individuals who evaluate the application. Disclosure of information is voluntary; however, failure to disclose all or part of the requested information may disqualify the candidate.