Carefully read all forms included in the Scholarship Packet. Upon doing so, sign and date all necessary materials and return to:

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1 Dear Scholarship Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Louis C. Addison Memorial Scholarship provided by SC Telco Federal Credit Union. We focus on the philosophy of the credit union movement, people helping people. Thus, our goal for providing this scholarship is to assist our members/owners who wish to pursue a college degree. Every complete application postmarked by February 1, 2016 will be given a fair and careful evaluation. All information will be held in strict confidence. All applications become the property of SC Telco Federal Credit Union and cannot be returned. Carefully read all forms included in the Scholarship Packet. Upon doing so, sign and date all necessary materials and return to: SC Telco Federal Credit Union Attn: Scholarship P.O. Box Greenville, SC 29603

2 SC Telco Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, consumer cooperative. We focus on the philosophy of the credit union movement, people helping people. In an effort to better serve our members/owners, the Louis C. Addison Memorial Scholarship was established. Our goal for providing this scholarship is to assist our members/owners who wish to pursue a college degree. Scholarship Awards Three $3,000 scholarships are awarded annually to those who meet the eligibility requirements and follow the criteria guidelines. Eligibility To be eligible for the Louis C. Addison Memorial Scholarship, the applicant must be a member of SC Telco Federal Credit Union, in good standing. The applicant must also be either a graduating high school senior or currently accepted to higher education. Immediate family members of officials or employees of SC Telco are not eligible for the scholarship. Criteria Members applying for the scholarship must submit the following: A word original essay based on one of the following topics: 1) Technological advances have changed the way financial transactions are conducted. In your opinion, what would be the ideal banking experience 10 years from now? 2) Credit unions find it difficult to market to members ages 16 to 24. If you were the Marketing Director of SC Telco, what programs/services would you implement to increase this age groups involvement in the credit union? 3) SC Telco s goal is to help our members achieve financial success. What have you done and what do you plan to do in the future to achieve financial success for you and your family? Two reference forms completed by a high school teacher, guidance counselor, employer, instructor, professor, co-worker, or member of the clergy A completed Application Form SAT and/or ACT Scores A transcript of members grades from the last year of schooling completed Payment of Scholarship Winners will be notified by April 1, 2016 and a formal announcement will be made at SC Telco s Annual Meeting. Before scholarship money can be disbursed, scholarship winners must provide a letter of acceptance from the institution where he or she will attend in the fall. Letters must be received at SC Telco by June 1, 2016 and money will be sent to the institution by June 15, All applications must be postmarked by February 1, For more information or questions about the scholarship, or call: Melody Vega mvega@sctelcofcu.org ext Greenville ext Toll Free

3 Application Personal Information Name Address Phone Number Social Security Number Date of Birth US Citizen or Permanent Resident Current High School/College and/or Current Employer SC Telco Account Number Family Information Are you an adult applicant? Yes No. If you check yes you do not have to complete parent information. Parents are*: Married Divorced Separated Remarried Widowed If parent(s) are deceased, please choose which*: Father Mother Father s Name Contact Number Employer Title/Position Mother s Name Contact Number Employer Title/Position Number of dependents in family where you presently live (include parents and yourself) List the ages of all family members in the residence where you live *OPTIONAL INFORMATION: this information is used to help determine scholarships based on need.

4 Application -continued- Financial Information Annual gross income of family with whom you reside, including your own income* $75,000 and up $60,000 - $74,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $10,000 - $19,999 less than $10,000 Who will be responsible for fi nancing your fi nancial education? Will you be receiving Veteran s Educational Benefi ts for college? Do you have a savings account for college expenses? If so, what amount Have you received any other scholarships? If so, list the scholarships and give amounts Number of family members (in your household) who will be in college at least part-time during 2016, including yourself Medical or dental expenses in 2015 not covered by insurance Other unusual expenses College Plans Institutions you wish to attend Institutions to which you have been accepted Do you have any education plans beyond four years of college? If so Explain. Intended Career** **OPTIONAL INFORMATION

5 Application -continued- Activities and Awards School/Community/Church/Employment activities and awards (attach separate sheet if necessary) Activity Number of Years Offices Held/Award Received SC Telco Federal Credit Union has the sole responsibility for selecting recipients based on criteria as set forth in the descriptive brochure. Once submitted, this application becomes the property of SC Telco. (It is recommended that you keep a copy for your files.) Please read and sign below before sending this application. I acknowledge that the decisions of SC Telco are final. I certify that I meet the basic eligibility requirements of the program as described in the brochure and that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If requested, I agree to give proof of information I have given on this form. Falsification of information may result in termination of any scholarship granted. Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

6 Recommendation Form 1 This recommendation form is to be completed by a high school teacher, high school guidance counselor, employer, instructor, professor, co-worker, or a member of clergy. If you need additional space, please use the reverse side or an additional piece of paper and staple it to this form. Applicant s Name Date Please choose the points, which represent your evaluation of the applicant. If you have no fair basis for judgment, please indicate that by checking the appropriate box. Motivation, Energy, and Initiative No Basis for Judgment Low Choose Score High Originality Leadership Ability to react positively to setbacks Respect given by peers and/or coworkers Responsibility Diligence/Perseverance Cooperation Judgement Please make a written statement regarding how this applicant has exceeded your expectations as a student and/or employee. Print Name Signature Position Work Number School or Business Name

7 Recommendation Form 2 This recommendation form is to be completed by a high school teacher, high school guidance counselor, employer, instructor, professor, co-worker, or a member of clergy. If you need additional space, please use the reverse side or an additional piece of paper and staple it to this form. Applicant s Name Date Please choose the points, which represent your evaluation of the applicant. If you have no fair basis for judgment, please indicate that by checking the appropriate box. Motivation, Energy, and Initiative No Basis for Judgment Low Choose Score High Originality Leadership Ability to react positively to setbacks Respect given by peers and/or coworkers Responsibility Diligence/Perseverance Cooperation Judgement Please make a written statement regarding how this applicant has exceeded your expectations as a student and/or employee. Print Name Signature Position Work Number School or Business Name