For it is in giving that we receive. - Saint Francis of Assisi ALLIANCE CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP ALLIANCE CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION believes in the importance of giving of ourselves to improve the lives of those in our community. We also believe in the value of education, both Catholic education and higher education. Our Scholarship Program was designed to embrace education and service. Our 2014 Scholarship Program will recognize our members who demonstrate a strong commitment towards helping others by giving scholarships to assist with their educational goals. This year we will be awarding $10,000 in scholarships! The scholarship you selected is: COLLEGE TUITION: Scholarship: $500 The TERESA MCGINTY SCHOLARSHIP was created by the Board of Alliance Catholic Credit Union in memory and recognition of its former President and CEO, Teresa McGinty. The Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program is designed to award educational scholarships to college students. Applicants are evaluated with equal emphasis on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay content. Award Allocation: Scholarship will be applied toward the student applicant s college/university/trade school tuition for the 2014-2015 school year. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Business Development Team at accubusdev@allianceccu.com or call 877.950.2228. WRONG APPLICATION? CLICK HERE to return to the scholarship page.
The Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program was created by the Board of Alliance Catholic Credit Union in memory and recognition of its former President and CEO, Teresa McGinty. Scholarship Requirements The Alliance Catholic Credit Union Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program is designed to award educational scholarships to college students. Applicants are evaluated with equal emphasis on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay content. o Three (3) recipients currently attending college will each receive $500 to be applied toward their 2014-2015 College tuition. Applicant Qualifications Applicant must be currently attending a college, university, or trade school and will be attending during the Fall 2014 semester. Scholarship award check will be paid directly to the college, university, or trade school that the recipient is attending during the Fall 2014 semester. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Must be a member in good standing of Alliance Catholic Credit Union 2. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 3. Scholarship application must be accompanied by: o One (1) Letter of Recommendation o List of volunteer service/activities/awards o Copy of transcript showing an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher o Short Essay (not to exceed 500 words) focusing on the question, How has volunteering in the community contributed to the development of my leadership skills? Application 1. Must be received by Friday, May 23 rd, 2014. 2. Must be filled out completely. 3. Must be typed or neatly printed. Selection Applications will be reviewed by the Alliance Catholic Credit Union Scholarship Committee. Applicants will be notified, in writing, of the Scholarship Committee s decision by Friday, June 6 th, 2014. Cancellation Failure to maintain your status at school (including being terminated from school or dropping out of school) will result in the cancellation of the award and any remaining funds will be returned to the Credit Union and not redistributed. Questions? Please contact Mary Rose Giles at 1.877.950.2228 x 4819 for questions regarding membership or the Scholarship Program.
General Information Applicant Name ACCU Account # (last 4 digits only) College/University/Trade School Address, City, State, Zip Phone Number Email Address Certification I certify that all information provided on this application and all supporting documents are accurate and complete. I understand that any misleading or false information will result in my application being disqualified. In addition, I give permission to the Scholarship Committee to duplicate my Application Packet for processing and evaluation purposes. I understand that the scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Signature: (Parent or guardian if under 18) Date: Media Release Authorization If selected as a scholarship recipient, I give full consent for the use of my name, photograph and essay to be used for promotional and publicity purposes. Signature: (Parent or guardian if under 18) Date: Thank you for your interest in the Alliance Catholic Credit Union Teresa McGinty Scholarship Program. All Application Packets become the property of Alliance Catholic Credit Union upon receipt. Alliance Catholic Credit Union employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.
List of Volunteer Service/Activities/Awards Please provide a listing and description of school, parish, or community activities which you have participated in during the past year. Please include any leadership positions you have held or awards you have received. Please type your response on a separate sheet. Letter of Recommendation One letter of recommendation is required from a non-family member. Essay On a separate sheet of paper, write a short essay (not to exceed 500 words) focusing on the question, How has volunteering in the community contributed to the development of my leadership skills?
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Completed Application (General Information, Certification and Media Release Authorization) Do not leave information blank. If your answer is no, none, or not applicable, please state as such. Please type your entry if possible, or print legibly in ink. List of Volunteer services/activities/awards: Place directly behind the Application. If more space is needed, please attach a separate sheet. Letter of Recommendation: Place directly behind Activity List. One Letter of Recommendation is required. The Recommendation Letter is to be sent to you; make sure you receive Recommendation before submitting your Application Packet. Essay: Place directly behind Letter of Recommendation. Write a short essay (not to exceed 500 words) focusing on the question: How has volunteering in the community contributed to the development of my leadership skills? Copy of Transcript ONCE YOU HAVE ASSEMBLED YOUR PACKET, DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR LIST. MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, MAY 23RD, 2014. Please mail your completed application in a single envelope to: ALLIANCE CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION Attn: Scholarship Committee 26913 Northwestern Hwy, Suite 520 Southfield, MI 48033 All applications must be mailed to the above address. Applications cannot be received at any ACCU branch. *Note: Application Packets that are incomplete or not received by the deadline are subject to disqualification.* **Alliance Catholic Credit Union is not responsible for lost or misdirected items sent by mail.**