R.I.A. Federal Credit Union High School Senior 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. 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 a graduating high school senior enrolling in an accredited twoyear or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Employees of or 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. 1) A completed application Requirements 2) High school transcripts 3) Two letters of recommendation 4) A typed essay which includes future plans and goals, and how academic and extracurricular activities will help the applicant achieve those goals. 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 chosen college, university, or technical school that they will be enrolled in for the 2019-2020 academic school year. R.I.A. FCU High School Senior Scholarship Page 1 of 5
R.I.A. FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR 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 : Parents Name: EDUCATION INFORMATION Must submit high school transcript High School: Graduation Date: GPA: Class Rank: College or University you plan to attend in the 2019-2020 academic year (If you are still considering your options, list top 3 choices: 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 High School Senior Scholarship Page 2 of 5
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 Leadership Role Years Participated EMPLOYEMENT INFORMATION 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 $20,000 - $40,000 q $40,000 - $60,000 $60,000 - $80,000 q 80,000 - $100,000 q Over $100,000 Funds Available for College Expenses Parents - Student Loans - Financial Aid from School - 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 teacher or counselor at your school. Name: Occupation/Relationship: Address: Phone: Name: Occupation/Relationship: Address: Phone: _ R.I.A. FCU High School Senior Scholarship Page 3 of 5
ESSAY Please attach a typed 300-500 word essay as to what your plans and goals are for the future, and how you feel your academic and extracurricular activities will help you reach that career goal. 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 High School Senior Scholarship Page 4 of 5
R.I.A. Federal Credit Union High School Senior 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 in one envelope. All documents must be postmarked 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 to be the applicant's greatest attributes and why would you recommend him/her to receive this scholarship? Reference Name: Phone: Occupation: Signature: Date: R.I.A. FCU High School Senior Scholarship Page 5 of 5