Since the costs of higher education keep increasing, we are proud to offer the new “LAFCU College Scholarships” to help defray those costs. If you are a LAFCU member who is currently a high school senior with a 2.5 GPA+ who will graduate in 2010 then attend a college, university or trade school, then you are eligible to apply for $3,000 in scholarships. The three levels ($1,500 & $1,000 & $500) will be awarded based on your essay, extracurricular activities and community service. The application with complete rules is located below. Please print this webpage, or cut and paste it into a word processing document, then fill it out. You can also click to download a PDF version of this application.
The deadline for LAFCU to receive all applications is May 31, 2010 and the winners will be notified by June 30, 2010. If you are a High School senior under age 18 who is not yet a LAFCU member, ask your parent or guardian to call us to open your membership prior to filling out and submitting the application.
Scholarship Application
How to apply:
1. Complete the application.
2. Write a two to four-page, typed, double-spaced essay addressing one of the questions (listed below).
3. Mail your application along with all required documents to:
Scholarship Committee (c/o Mktg Dept)
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 53032
Los Angeles, CA 90053-0032
The deadline when LAFCU must receive all applications is May 31, 2010. The LAFCU scholarship selection committee will make all award decisions and the winners will be notified by June 30, 2010. For questions, call (877) MY LAFCU (695-2328), ext. 6457, or email: marketingdept@lafcu.org.
Student’s (applicant’s) Name: _____________________________________________________________
.............................................First................... Middle Initial............. Last
Address: __________________________________________________________________ Apt#: ________
City: ________________________________________ State: _________________ Zip: _______________
Telephone # (_____) _____________________ e-Mail: ______________________________
Name(s) on LAFCU Account: ______________ Account #: _________ Birthdate: ___/___/___
Current High School: ____________________________________________________
School Address: _____________________ City: __________ State: ____ Zip ______
Grade Point Average: _____ SAT Score (if available): ______ ACT Score (if avail.): _______
Name of University, College, or Trade School you plan to Attend: __________________________________
Proposed Field of Study: ___________________________________________________
The following items are needed to be considered for a scholarship:
• A copy of applicant’s most recent academic transcripts.
• One letter of recommendation, which may come from a teacher, mentor, or a concerned adult who is not related to applicant.
• A list of extracurricular activities or honors.
• An outline of community service or involvement.
• Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment into an accredited college or trade school.
• Essay (see below)
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
• Be a current member of Los Angeles Federal Credit Union (but not a LAFCU employee nor a family member of an employee)
• Be a high school student graduating in 2010
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA
• Submit all required paperwork along with completed application by the deadline.
Essay:
Write a typed, two to four-page, double-spaced essay on one of the two following questions (Be advised that your essay may be used in full or part, in any way, by Los Angeles Federal Credit Union):
1. As a graduating high school student embarking on a college career and acquiring adult responsibilities, how important is financial education and literacy to you? What specific steps are you taking to ensure a successful and responsible relationship with your finances?
2. Credit unions are a well-established and reliable alternative to other financial institutions yet not everyone is aware of the many beneficial services of credit unions. How would you convey to your peers and family members the many advantages inherent in credit union membership?
Signature of Applicant (Student): ___________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian (if student is under 18): ________________________________________
Date: ______________________
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