R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Continuing Education Scholarship The purpose of the R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program is to promote scholastic excellence for our members. R.I.A. FCU will award five $1000.00 scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, citizenship, community and school involvement, and are R.I.A. FCU members. 1) A completed application 2) College transcripts 3) Two letters of recommendation Eligibility Eligible applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a primary member of R.I.A. FCU with an account in good standing (no delinquent or charge-off loans). An individual may join R.I.A. FCU for the sole purpose of eligibility. Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. This scholarship is open to applicants who have not previously received a R.I.A. FCU scholarship. Employees of and relatives of employees at R.I.A. FCU are not eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded on an objective and non-discriminatory basis without regard to age, sex, race, religion or affiliation, and will be paid to the accredited school of choice. Requirements 4) A typed essay explaining what financial advice you would give to your former high school self The application and all required documents must be mailed together in ONE envelope to the address provided, unless your school requires transcripts be sent under a separate cover. All items must be post marked no later than March 15, 2019 to: Scholarship Committee R.I.A. Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 4750 Rock Island, IL. 61204-4750 Selection All applications will be judged by the Scholarship Committee which consists of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Management and Staff. All applicants will be notified by mail in May or June 2019 of the committee's decision. Only completed applications will be considered. The awarded funds will be in the form of a check issued to the student's college, university, or technical school that they will be enrolled in for the 2019-2020 academic school year. R.I.A. FCU Continuing Education Scholarship Page 1 of 4
R.I.A. FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Please print or type all requested information. APPLICANT INFORMATION Any uncompleted application will be disqualified. Name: Last First Middle R.I.A. FCU Account Number: Last 4 Digits of Social Security Number: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Home Telephone : EDUCATION INFORMATION Must submit college transcript High School: Graduation Date: GPA: Class Rank: Name of college, university, or technical/vocational school : Major area(s) of study: Expected Graduation Date: School Address: City State Zip q 2 Year Community/Junior College q 4 Year College/University q Vocational/Technical Anticipated Annual Cost: BACKGROUND INFORMATION List Honors and Awards: R.I.A. FCU Continuing Education Scholarship Page 2 of 4
Please list all school and community/volunteer activities in which you have participated over the past 4 years. Describe any offices or leadership roles you held. You may use a separate page to type all activities if needed. Activity EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Leadership Role Years Participated Employer:_ Hours Per Week: Responsibilities: Supervisor: Employment Dates: Employer: Hours Per Week: Responsibilities: Supervisor: Employment Dates: FINANCIAL INFORMATION Total family income for most recent calendar year.: q under $20,000 q $40,000-$60,000 q 80,000 - $100,000 q $20,000-$40,000 Funds Available for College Expenses $60,000-$80,000 Parents - Student Loans - Financial Aid from School - q Over $100,000 Personal Savings - _ Grants - Other Scholarships - REFERENCES List 2 individuals not related to you who will submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Form on back of this application may be copied and given to each individual. We prefer that at least one be a professor or counselor at your school. Name: Occupation/Relationship: Address: Phone: _ Name: Occupation/Relationship: Address: Phone: R.I.A. FCU Continuing Education Scholarship Page 3 of 4
ESSAY Please attach a typed 300-500 word essay explaining what financial advice you would give to your former high school self. I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate, and I have submitted the following: Signature of Applicant: Date: Application Form Essay 2 Letters of Reference School Transcripts R.I.A. FCU Continuing Education Scholarship Page 4 of 4
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Continuing Education Scholarship Program (Please type or print) On behalf of this applicant, you are being asked to submit a letter of reference for R.I.A. Federal Credit Union s Scholarship Award. Please use this form as a guide or simply answer the questions along with any additional comments. The letter of recommendation can be sealed in an envelope but must be sent by the applicant with all other required documents. All documents must be post-marked by the applicant no later than March 15th, 2019. Name of Scholarship Applicant: How long and in what respect have you known the Applicant? How would you rate the Applicant s dependability and desire in reaching their goals? Comment on Applicant s personal character and scholastic performance. What characteristics do you consider his/her greatest attribute and why would you recommend them to receive this Scholarship? Reference Name: Phone: Occupation: Signature: Date: