SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
OVERVIEW Each year, the Collegeville Community Credit Union awards up to two $500 scholarships to students whose parents or other family members hold membership in the CCCU. Recipients can use the award toward paying the cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses assessed by the school which the recipient has chosen to attend. Applicants must have enrolled or be planning to enroll in a not for profit institution of higher education and shall be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or an Associate of Arts degree.
PROGRAM The Collegeville Community Credit Union communicates through membership contact methods. A committee of Board will review all complete applications received by the deadline and select the recipients of the awards. Applications and correspondence for the program will be received through July 31st, 2015. Send application and other information to: Mark Douvier CCCU Scholarship P.O. Box 5577 Collegeville, MN 56321 e-mail:
[email protected] fax 320-363-0353
ELIGIBILITY Applicants and recipients must be members of or have family who are members of the Collegeville Community Credit Union. Applicants must have enrolled or be planning to enroll in a full-time course of undergraduate study in an accredited non-profit two-year or four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Recipients must enroll in the school no later than the fall term (of 2015) following the announcement of the awards. Dependents of CCCU Board members are not eligible for the scholarship.
COLLEGEVILLE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Complete all sections of this application Limit responses to space provided Return this application with the essay requested to: Mark Douvier CCCU Scholarship P.O. Box 5577 Collegeville, MN 56321
The deadline for receiving applications is July 31st, 2015. Please note: Applications MAY require information from your guidance counselor so please plan ahead and allow them time to complete their section. The deadline is firm.
SECTION 1:
Personal Information
Student / Applicant Name_____________________________________________________ Birthdate:_________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________ City/State/ZIP_______________________________________________________________ Phone #________________________
SECTION 2:
School Information
Name of High School:____________________________ Graduation Date:_____________ Principal:__________________________________ Phone #_________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________________
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SECTION 3:
College / University Information
Which non-profit college or university do you anticipate attending in the fall of 2015?____________________________________________________________________ Is this a two year or four year college? ________________________________ Anticipated major course of study: ____________________________________________ Anticipated graduation date: _________________________________________________
SECTION 4: ACTIVITY
School Activities (Limit Response to space provided) AWARDS / HONORS OR OFFICE HELD
Which one activity did you enjoy most? Why?
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# YEARS OR MONTHS
SECTION 5: Community Involvement (Limit responses to space provided) ACTIVITY/DESCRIPTION
# YEARS OR MONTHS
Choose one of your voluntary activities and briefly explain how you became involved.
SECTION 6:
Job and Work Experience (Limit response to space provided)
List any jobs or work experience you have had over the past three years. Job / Work Experience
# YEARS OR MONTHS
How do you think your job experience will help you in your future career?
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SECTION 7:
Special Information About You (Limit response to space provided)
How will your education help meet your career goals?
Explain any unusual or unique circumstances in your life or family which you would like considered as part of your application for this scholarship.
SECTION 8:
Class Ranking and Current Grade Point Average
Please have your high school principal or guidance counselor provide the Scholastic Record information by July 31, 2015.
SECTION 9:
Essay Question
Please attach your essay to this application. Essays must be typed or prepared on a word processor by the applicant. Essays must be 500 to 1000 words in response to the following questions: What do you want to be doing in five years after you graduate from college? How will your major / minor contribute to getting you there? What qualities will help get you there?
CERTIFICATION: I certify that I personally completed this application and essay, and my responses fairly represent my thoughts and opinions. STUDENT SIGNATURE:______________________________DATE: ________________ Thank you for your application. Please DO NOT include a picture with the application.
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COLLEGEVILLE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2014-2015 CERTIFICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL RECORD STUDENT: Please complete sections 1 and 2 and deliver to your high school principal or guidance counselor. HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Please read Sections 1 and 2 and return this form with a copy of the student’s high school transcript. SECTION 1: Applicant Name: _________________________ Address: _____________________________________ Phone # _____________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________________ SECTION 2: To My High School Principal or Guidance Counselor: I have applied for the Collegeville Community Credit Union Scholarship to assist me with college education expenses. As part of the application, the Collegeville Community Credit Union Committee requests that you return a copy of my high school transcript as well as completing the questions below. Thank you for your time and attention to this request. Student Signature: __________________________________________________________ SECTION 3: To the Principal or Guidance Counselor: This student has applied for one of two $500 Collegeville Community Credit Union Scholarships. As part of this application, the student must ensure that the committee receives a copy of a high school transcript, and that you answer the questions below. What is the current cumulative GPA for this student?_______________________________ Please indicate the current class ranking (if available) of this student: __________________ Please return this form along with a copy of the student’s high school transcript to the following address by July 31st, 2015. Mark Douvier CCCU Scholarship P.O. Box 5577 Collegeville, MN 56321 e-mail:
[email protected] fax 320-363-0353
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