Scholarship Program for 2018 High School Graduates

Scholarship Program for 2018 High School Graduates

2018 Scholarship Application Scholarship Requirements Scholarship applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: Applicant must be a primary member in good standing for at least 90 days prior to the application deadline. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior that will be attending a college or university. Minimum GPA requirement will be set at 3.0 on a 4.0 scale / 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. Applicant must fully complete the Scholarship Application and return it to FCCU by January 6, 2018 for application to be considered by the committee. Selection Criteria: Applicant will be judged based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: Academic Achievement Character Leadership Community Involvement Letters of Recommendation (Applicant must use attached sheets and place in sealed envelope) Essay (See attached sheet for instructions) Submit the following to the address below on or before January 6, 2018: One original application One original copy of required essay One copy of most recent transcript (Transcript can be mailed directly to FCCU or include the sealed transcript from the school with mailed application.) SAT/ACT or Comparable Entrance Exam Scores Recommendation letters (Mail directly to FCCU or include with completed application submission) One personal recommendation letter, from a non-relative, in sealed envelope. One school personnel recommendation letter in sealed envelope. If you have any questions, please contact First Community Credit Union at 281.856.5300 or 800.456.3228. Applications must be submitted to any branch location or postmarked and mailed no later than Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 3:00pm to be considered. To submit by mail, send via certified mail, FedEx or UPS to: First Community Credit Union Attn: Scholarship Committee 15260 FM 529 Houston, TX 77095 FCCU will award up to five $4,000 scholarships. All applicants will receive consideration of a First Community Credit Union Scholarship without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, handicap or marital status. See Important Information section on last page for payout requirements. FCCU employees, Board of Directors and their immediate family members are not eligible for scholarships.

FIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Print legibly or type. The application is also available as a fillable form at FCCU.org. I. INFORMATION Name: Social Security No. Member No. Applicant must be the primary member. Date of Birth Home Address Email Phone II. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR Information below must match support material. High School School District GPA on a scale Class Rank (ex. 14 of 450) of SAT Reading: Math: SAT Total Date(s) Taken Must be in top 50% of class or better. ACT Date(s) Taken Other Comparable Entrance Exams Type Date(s) Taken Score(s) III. FUTURE PLANS I have applied to college. Name of College Student Plans to Attend: Anticipated Cost per Semester: $ Intended Academic Major/Future Occupation: I have been accepted. (If undecided, list current primary choice) EMPLOYMENT List your employment history starting with the most recent. Employer Hours* Type of Work Employment Period *Please indicate number of hours and circle the appropriate time period.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Student Name: School Name: SCHOOL ACTIVITIES List school activities you were involved in throughout high school. School Activities Hours* Position Held 9th 10th 11th 12th *Please indicate number of hours and circle the appropriate time period. Note: Make sure the time period corresponds to the activity length. If the activity took place all year, show annual hours. COMMUNITY SERVICE List organizations and affiliations to which you belong: (ex. Community, Church, Volunteer, etc.) Community Service Hours* Position Held 9th 10th 11th 12th *Please indicate number of hours and circle the appropriate time period. Note: Make sure the time period corresponds to the community service length. If the service took place all year, show annual hours. If you need additional space, please photocopy this page and attach separate sheet.

COURSE STUDIES AND AWARDS Student Name: School Name: ADVANCED COURSE STUDIES Please list advanced placement and college credit courses you have taken and indicate which year each course was taken. Course Name 9th 10th 11th 12th HONORS AND AWARDS List honors and awards received. Honors and Awards Explanation of Honor/Award (include grade when received) If you need additional space, please photocopy this page and attach separate sheet.

ESSAYS Essay Instructions: Type essay on a separate sheet to include with application submission. Requirements: 11pt. font Arial font type Double spaced 200-400 word maximum Write one essay addressing the following two items: How will this scholarship help you in achieving your educational and career goals? What special personal or family circumstances do you have affecting your need for financial assistance?

Student Name: PERSONAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (non relatives only) Your recommendation should address why you feel this student deserves a Scholarship from First Community Credit Union. Please include specific examples of work ethic, character, accomplishments and other examples of behavior that makes this student unique. Please complete your letter on this page, sign at the bottom and seal it in an envelope before returning to the student. If you are attaching a letter, please staple it to this sheet, sign below and seal it in an envelope. Signature: Relationship to student: If you need additional space, please use reverse side of page. Mail directly to FCCU Scholarship Committee at 15260 FM 529 Houston, TX 77095 or place it in a sealed envelope before returning to student for submission.

SCHOOL PERSONNEL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (Teacher, Counselor, Coach, Principal, etc.) Student Name: Your recommendation should address why you feel this student deserves a Scholarship from First Community Credit Union. Please include specific examples of work ethic, character, accomplishments and other examples of behavior that makes this student unique. Please complete your letter on this page, sign at the bottom and seal it in an envelope before returning to the student. If you are attaching a letter, please staple it to this sheet, sign below and seal it in an envelope. Signature: Title: If you need additional space, please use reverse side of page. Mail directly to FCCU Scholarship Committee at 15260 FM 529 Houston, TX 77095 or place it in a sealed envelope before returning to student for submission.

FINAL STEPS Thank you for your interest in the First Community Credit Union Scholarship Program. Use this checklist to ensure you have all the items needed to submit a complete application and sign below. Incomplete Applications will not be considered. Ensure all items are included: One original application One original of required essay One copy of your most recent transcript: mailed directly to FCCU or included in sealed envelope Mailed directly to FCCU by school. One report or copy of SAT/ACT/Comparable Entrance Exam Scores if applicable One personal recommendation letter in sealed envelope (must use sheet in packet) Mailed directly to FCCU by recommendation source One school personnel recommendation letter in sealed envelope (must use sheet in packet) Mailed directly to FCCU by recommendation source Included with completed application in sealed envelope. Included with completed application in sealed envelope. Included with completed application in sealed envelope. Applications become the property of FCCU and will not be returned. I agree that all the information contained in this application is complete, factually correct and honestly prepared. Signature Date Applications must be submitted to any branch or postmarked and mailed via certified mail, FedEx or UPS no later than Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 3:00pm to be considered. To submit by mail, send to: First Community Credit Union Attn: Scholarship Committee 15260 FM 529 Houston, TX 77095 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If selected as a finalist, the applicant may be required to participate in a personal interview. All scholarship winners will be contacted personally and invited to the 2018 Annual Meeting where they will be announced and presented with the scholarship. Announcements will also be made in our enewsletter and website. If selected, pictures will be required for announcements in the newsletter and website. The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final. Scholarship winners are required to provide proof of college or university registration annually for scholarship to be funded. The Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the Financial Aid Office of the college or university. $1,000 will be paid up front with the remaining $3,000 paid out over the following three years as long as the student maintains a 2.5 GPA or higher, enrolls in a minimum of twelve semester hours each semester and maintains an FCCU membership in good standing. FCCU.org info@fccu.org 281.856.5300 800.456.3228