SFPCU 2018 Scholarship Application

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1 SFPCU 2018 Scholarship Application Page 1 of 8

2 SF Police Credit Union 2018 SF Police Credit Union is offering students a chance to receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship award to be given out to four students who show academic excellence. Applications will be accepted from October 1, 2017 through December 31, Candidate Requirements To qualify for consideration, candidates must meet the following requirements: Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. Must be an SFPCU member that has been with SFPCU for at least six months prior to the time of application. Must be accepted to or already attending a full-time undergraduate program of study at a college or university. (If application for admission has been filed, but is pending when this scholarship application is submitted, scholarship will be awarded contingent upon acceptance to a full-time undergraduate program of study at a college or university. The Board of Directors, SFPCU employees, Volunteer Committee members [and their families], and previous winners are not eligible to apply. Application Requirements If a candidate chooses to submit the application by mail, it must be in a single envelope, postmarked no later than December 31, The application must include or meet the following requirements: One or two recommendations (maximum one page each) from a teacher, coach or supervisor Copy of transcript Proof of acceptance or enrollment (Scholarship award is contingent upon proof of acceptance, if acceptance hasn t been granted at time of application) No staples or double-sided printing Please submit completed applications to: SF Police Credit Union C/O Marketing - Scholarship Awards PO Box San Francisco, CA Page 2 of 8

3 Evaluation Criteria Judging will be based on academic achievement (G.P.A., awards, etc.), community involvement (volunteer work), extra-curricular activities (sports, student government, student clubs, etc.), work experience, a personal recommendation and an essay question. 25% Academic Achievement 25% Community Involvement 25% Work Experience/Extra-curricular Activities 25% Essay/Personal Recommendation SFPCU s evaluation of the candidate regarding each of these criteria shall be made in SFPCU s sole and absolute discretion. Award Recipient Selection Applicants will not be judged based on race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, income, marital status, age or disability. All completed applications must be received with a postmark no later than December 31, Incomplete applications will not be considered. Winners will be selected by the Executive Staff at SFPCU and approved by the Board of Directors. Winners will be notified by mail or by phone no later than February 1, 2018, and will be asked to submit a photo of themselves to appear in the APB Newsletter. Awards will be directly deposited into the winner s SFPCU account by April Page 3 of 8

4 Personal Information First Name MI Last Name Permanent Mailing Address City State Zip Code Date of Birth Phone# Last Four Digits of Member s Account Number Academic Information School you will be attending or plan to attend in Fall 2018 City State Country (if not in U.S.) Major Current Cumulative G.P.A. Fall 2017 Status : Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Academic Awards or Recognition Community Involvement Please list any participation in community service or assisting community organizations without pay. Page 4 of 8

5 Work Experience Employer Position No. of Years/Months Employed Average Hours Worked per Week Extra-Curricular Activities Please list any activities you have participated in during the last two years such as student government, student organizations, sports, theater, etc. Organization Highest Position Held (if applicable) Years Involved Authorization The information in this application is the property of SFPCU, and I (Print Full Name) authorize SFPCU to use this information for any purpose it deems fit in considering my application. X (Signature of Applicant) (Date) X (Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian if under 18 years of age ) (Date) Page 5 of 8

6 Essay Please select one essay prompt and give either a written or a two minute video response. If you choose to submit a video visit for video recording details. If you choose to submit a written response, you can write on the application or attach (double spaced) typed pages. All applications with a response longer than two pages or two minutes, or applications with responses to BOTH essay prompts, will be disqualified. Please check box: I have completed the essay without any assistance from others. Please circle the essay prompt you have chosen. 1. We all have heroes and mentors in various forms. Please tell us the most important person that has influenced you to believe in yourself and pursue your dreams and goals? 2. Tell us a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it. Page 6 of 8

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8 RELEASE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION I authorize the release of all academic (Print Full Name) information, employment information, and volunteer experience information to SFPCU. I understand that the release of this information is authorized in connection with the SFPCU Scholarship for which I am applying for. X (Signature of Applicant) (Date) X (Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian if under 18 years of Age) (Date) Page 8 of 8