All applicants must have an account with this credit union established in his/her own name to be eligible to apply for the Fannin FCU Scholarship.
All items on this application must be complete at the time it is submitted.
A copy of your high school transcript must be attached.
Submit an original essay titled “Why are Credit Unions Unique?” Limit the essay to no more than 500 words, please.
Application deadline is Friday, April 13, 2012. Application must be in Fannin Federal Credit Union office at 1737 North Highway 121, Bonham, Texas 75418 by close of business on that date.
Only graduating high school seniors may apply. The scholarship money will be released to scholarship recipient upon presenting proof of enrollment in college, trade school or certification program to the Credit Union office.
Additional letters of recommendation are not necessary.
An impartial committee of four persons will make scholarship selections. A point system will be used by the committee to determine the winners. The number of applicants will determine the dollar amount and total number of scholarships to be awarded. You will be notified by letter if you are selected.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
CHECKLIST
Completed applications must be received By Friday, April 13, 2012
Please use the checklist below to help you prepare your application
Packet. This sheet does not need to be returned. Make a copy of all
Forms for your files.
Part I: Student Application All personal information completed on pages 1-2 Essay Transcript
Part II: Parent/Guardian Form Signed release of information Certification Signatures
Part III: Educator Recommendation Form Page 1 to be completed by educator Rating scale and student characteristics completed