Southwest Regional Credit Union Scholarships 2024
Southwest Regional Credit Union will award up to 10 scholarships totaling $10,000. The recipients must be active members of the Credit Union or a child/grandchild of an active member. Recipients may apply for each year of the program; however, primary consideration will be given to first-time applicants.
Scholarship Program
Six (6) applications or more are received - $1,000 each for up to six (6) scholarships
Less than six (6) applications are received - Scholarship amounts will be tiered
Submissions will be accepted until June 30th, 2024. Recipients will be decided on July 15th, 2024.
*The recipients agree as a condition of receiving the Scholarship to participate in any publicity or promotion organized by Southwest Regional Credit Union Ltd. or to appear on Credit Union promotional material including newsprint & internet, up to one year from the draw date.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 70% average to qualify
- Must be an active Member, or the child or grandchild of an active Member
Application
- Provide your most recent High School or post-secondary transcript
- Provide proof of enrollment in a full-time post-secondary education program at any college, university, technical institute, or private college
- Acknowledgement of accomplishments are welcomed
- A summary listing of extra-curricular activities including sports, clubs, and charitable work
- Submission of a 1000-2000 word essay on one of the topics for discussion
Topics for discussion:
- Tell us your thoughts about Southwest Regional Credit Union’s Mission, Vision and Values (found on our ‘About Us’ website page) and how they could make Southwest a good financial partner for young adults.
- Imagine that you are talking with a friend. Explain to them the value of your Southwest Regional Credit Union membership.
- As a young adult what are 5 things you should know about finances and what financial activities should you undertake to build a financially sound future for yourself?
- Tell us about your post-secondary education area of focus, your long-term career goals, and how you will use your education to make a positive difference in your community in the future.
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