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2017 oars Interested in applying for our scholarships

in high school Provide a copy of your current transcripts Be

submit the application and essay Applications may be

Union Attn: Scholarship Committee 524 South Main Street

1 2017 oars Interested in applying for our scholarships offered to high school students: Be a college-bound senior in high school Provide a copy of your current transcripts Be a current Seasons member or join when applying Complete and submit the application and essay Applications may be accessed online at under the "Membership & Benefits" tab. Mail your completed application to: Seasons Federal Credit Union Attn: Scholarship Committee 524 South Main Street Middletown, CT O R completed applications to: scholarships@seasonsfcu.org. Application deadline is May 12, 2017.

2 2017 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Seasons Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer the following scholarships for members who are graduating high school seniors: The Director s Scholarship for $1,000 Awarded to a well-rounded student who has an excellent mix of strong academics, community service, and extra-curricular participation. The Dragon s Vault Scholarship for $1,000 Awarded to a well-rounded student at Middletown High School who has an excellent mix of strong academics, community service, and extra-curricular participation. The Jean Crook Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 Awarded to a well-rounded student who has been affected by a cancer experience that has shaped or changed their life. (***In your essay, please discuss how a cancer related experience has shaped, changed and/or reinforced the principles by which you live your life.***) Necessary Submissions 1. A completed application. The application may be duplicated on the computer. (No hand written applications will be accepted). 2. A typed, personal essay of one page, double-spaced. The topic of this essay is open to the discretion of the student, but should be creative. 3. A SEALED transcript from the guidance department of his/her school. The transcript should include evidence of school involvement. 4. Two letters of recommendations: One from a teacher, and one from anyone else, excluding family members. 5. Winners of the scholarship will have to submit a copy of registration to their selected institution of higher learning before they receive the scholarship money. Applications Will Be Accepted Until May 12th. *Students must join Seasons Federal Credit Union to be eligible for a scholarship. All students who live, work, or worship in the following towns: Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire, North Haven, East Haven, Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Madison, and all of Middlesex County are eligible to join. Contact the credit union for more information on membership. Send materials described above to: Seasons Federal Credit Union Attn: Scholarship Committee 524 South Main St. Middletown, CT uestions? Call Seasons at: (860) or scholarships@seasonsfcu.org

3 Part 1: General Information First Name: Last Name: Social Security #: Credit Union Account # Address: City: Cell Phone #: Date of Birth: address: High School Name: High School Phone #: Name of Guidance Counselor: Number of Students In Graduating Class: Your Class Rank: Please list the institutions of higher learning to which you have applied: Anticipated career after college: Current job if any: Scholastic Activities Honors and Awards (State nature of honor or award.): Offices and Positions of Leadership (State name of organization, position and years involved.): Continued on Page 2

4 School Related Extra-Curricular Activities List extracurricular activities. (State name of organization & years involved.): List honors and awards received for extracurricular activities. (State nature of awards.): List offices and positions of leadership within extracurricular activities. (State name of organization, position & years involved.): List other school activities. (Examples: School aide, Manager of soccer team, Student tutor, etc. State nature of activity and time involved.): Continued on Page 3

5 Community Service/Civic Activities List community service and/or civic activities. (State nature of service and time of involvement.): List honors and awards received for community service and/or civic activities: Part 2: Essay On a separate piece of paper, please submit a personal essay of one to two pages, doublespaced. No hand written applications will be accepted. While the topic of this essay is up to you, it should be a creative insight to your goals. Please staple your essay to the application. Part 3: Transcript Please include a SEALED transcript from your school s Guidance Department. NOTE TO GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: The transcript should indicate the weight/level of the classes taken. Also, please indicate the level equivalent if your school uses a number system. Part 4: Letters of Recommendation Please attach two, typed letters of recommendation. One letter has to be from a teacher, and the other may be from anyone else except a family member. Please staple the letters to this application. Thank You & Good Luck!

2018 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

2018 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Seasons Federal Credit Union is pleased to offer the following scholarships for members who are graduating high school seniors: The Director s Scholarship for $1,000 Awarded