Rhode Island Credit Union 2019 Scholarship Program The Rhode Island Credit Union Scholarship Program acknowledges and rewards students from our membership for their academic achievements and assists them financially in their pursuit of higher education and fulfillment of career goals. The Scholarship Program has $5,000 available to award up to five (5) $1,000 scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year to graduating high school seniors accepted as a full-time student to an accredited college, university or technical school. Students must be a member in good standing of Rhode Island Credit Union. Immediate family members of any Rhode Island Credit Union employee, member of the Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee are not eligible. Applications will be reviewed by the Rhode Island Credit Union Scholarship Selection Committee and decisions will be considered final. The Selection Committee will consider awards based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and quality and content of the required essay. Selection will be made without regard to
the applicant s race, color, ethnicity, religious belief, sex, marital status or physical handicap. Applications available at any Rhode Island Credit Union branch, online at www.ricreditunion.org or by contacting us to receive an application by mail. Completed applications must be submitted by May 24, 2019 at any Rhode Island Credit Union branch location or by mail to Rhode Island Credit Union, Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee, 160 Francis St., Providence, RI 02903. Scholarship applications must include the following: A completed application; An official academic transcript; A maximum one-page, typed essay explaining your selection of a field of study and its importance in today s society; A copy of the Federal 1040 form substantiating Parent s Annual Household Income as listed on application; One reference letter from a person involved in your high school academic studies.
Applications that are incomplete, missing documentation or not returned by May 24, 2019 will not be considered. Scholarship winners will be notified by telephone and checks will be presented in person at our Main Office. Scholarship winners are obligated to use all Rhode Island Credit Union scholarship award funds for their tuition expenses. Scholarship winners are expected to remain in good academic standing at all times, maintain a fulltime student status and fulfill all school requirements. Winners must also consent to the use of their name and photograph in media and promotional materials.
Scholarship Application Applicant s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone Number: Date of Birth: Rhode Island Credit Union Account Number (applicant must be a member): Are you a graduating high school senior? Yes No SAT/ACT Scores: Name of High School:
City: State: Zip: Name of College you will be attending: Address: City: State: Zip: Field of Study: List the names of family members in your household attending school. Name School Expenses Tuition Fees. Books/Supplies Room and Board Transportation.
Income Parent s Annual Household Income. Applicant s Annual Income Net Expenses Total Expenses Less Money from Scholarships, Financial Aid, Academic/Athletic Scholarships, etc.. $( ) Net Estimated Expenses
Extracurricular Activities School Activities, Community/Volunteer Service, Academic or Civic Awards/Honors, Work (Attach a separate sheet if additional space is necessary.) Activity, Service, Award, Work Applicable Years
Certification: I certify that all information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and, if requested, I agree to provide proof of the information. If selected as a scholarship winner, I understand that I am obligated to use the scholarship award for tuition related expenses only. I consent to the use of my name and photograph in media and promotional materials. Signature of Applicant: Date: Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: