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Scholarship Application The Sussex County Federal Credit Union Foundation is pleased to offer this scholarship program to high school students who plan to attend college or to existing college students who are continuing their education at the college level. Selection Criteria Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled in a two-or fouryear accredited college. They, their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be current members of Sussex County Federal Credit Union. Membership for the purpose of the scholarship program is defined as: Any person who has been a member of Sussex County Federal Credit Union for a minimum of 1 year prior to the date of this application and who utilizes Sussex County Federal Credit Union as their Primary Financial Institution. The Sussex County Federal Credit Union Foundation will award: two $1,500 scholarships. Selection will be based on the applicant s record of scholastic achievement and extracurricular activities without regard to race, sex, religion, or financial needs. Selection of the recipients will be the responsibility of the Sussex County Federal Credit Union Foundation. Immediate family of Sussex County Federal Credit Union or the Sussex County Federal Credit Union Foundation directors are not eligible. Immediate family members include: children, spouse(s), siblings, grandchildren, and parents. Applicants must plan to attend or continue attending a two- to four-year accredited college on a full-time basis. Graduate students, fellowships and postsecondary programs are not eligible for the scholarship program. If you are a high school senior and have applied to several colleges or universities but have not made a final decision on attendance, please list all schools where you ve applied. Scholarships are not renewable. However, as long as an applicant is a student, as defined above, they can reapply annually. Application forms must be accompanied by the following documents: Applicant s high school transcript showing all grades, SAT scores, GPA, and class rank. If the applicant is currently enrolled in college, he/she should include a current copy of his/her official college transcript.
Two letters of recommendation from people other than family members. Recommendations may be written by guidance counselors, high school teachers, professors and community leaders. Procedures All scholarship applications and supporting materials must be received by Sussex County Federal Credit Union Foundation on or before April 15, 2016. Selection will be made by May 2, 2016. Only applicants selected to receive a scholarship will be notified. Each recipient must respond with his/her acceptance, in writing, by May 14, 2016. Recipient(s) must provide a copy of their letter of acceptance to the twoor four-year accredited college they plan to attend, or proof that they are currently enrolled and will be enrolled for the 2016-2017 school year. Failure to provide documentation may result in forfeiture of the scholarship monies.
PERSONAL INFORMATION DATE LAST NAME FIRST NAME HOME ADDRESS MIDDLE INITIAL DATE OF BIRTH CITY STATE COUNTY HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S) NAMES ZIP ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP NAME AND LOCATION OF HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED CURRENT YEAR IN SCHOOL: HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR COLLEGE FRESHMAN COLLEGE SOPHOMORE COLLEGE JUNIOR CURRENT GRADE POINT AVERAGE NAME AND ADDRESS OF TWO- OR FOUR-YEAR ACCREDITED COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: HAVE YOU BEEN ACCEPTED? YES NO LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (attach additional pages if necessary) List any School and Community Activities:
List any Awards or other Forms of Recognition you have received (academic, sports, community, etc): List Past Employers and Type of Work: ESSAYS (attach additional pages if necessary) What is your field of study and how did you choose it? What do you hope to do with your education? SIGNATURES I hereby state that the information submitted herewith is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I grant permission to use all or part of the above essays, as well as any photographs that I provide for any publicity and/or advertising purposes. APPLICANT DATE I have read the attached application in full and hereby state the information contained therein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
PARENT/GUARDIAN(not necessary if applicant is a member of SCFCU) DATE Mail completed application, along with all supporting documentation to: Sussex County Federal Credit Union Foundation Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee 1941 Bridgeville Hwy, PO Box 1800 Seaford, DE 19973