INFORMATION & GUIDELINES
The Board Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize the dedicated service of past CUA board members. Scholarships are awarded based on the evaluation of a written essay. Applicants' identities are withheld from the judges until the finalists are selected.
The Award for each category is as follows. There will only be one (1) winner per category .
A. 2nd—5th grade (Ages 7 - 11): $50 credited to student's savings account at CUA.
B. 6th—8th grade (Ages 11 - 14): $100 credited to student's savings account at CUA.
C. 9th—10th grade (Ages 14 - 16): $250 credited to student's savings account a CUA. Special Note: As an added incentive, CUA will match dollar for dollar on all deposits that the student makes during the first 6 months provided no withdrawals are made during the initial six months of the deposit. Match not to exceed $250.
D. 11th—12th grade (Ages 16 - 18): $500 Certificate of Deposit that will be added to their CU Teen Succeed account at CUA
E. College Students (Ages 18 - 24) $1,500 scholarship payable to a college or institution of higher learning.
SELECTION
Scholarships are awarded based on the evaluation of a written essay. Applicants’ identities are withheld from the judges until the finalists are selected.
ELIGIBILITY
Category A (2nd – 5th Grade)
Applicants must submit a 100 word essay entitled “Why is it important to begin saving at an early age?” (Do not include your name or sign the essay )
- Provide one (1) written recommendation from a School Administrator, Teacher or Counselor at the school you currently attend.
Category B (6th – 8th Grade)
Applicants must submit a 200 word essay entitled “What is the rule of 72 and how can you use it to benefit your saving habits?” (Do not include your name or sign the essay )
- Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative average of C+ or better for the current semester.
- Provide one (1) written recommendation from a School Administrator, Teacher or Counselor at the school you currently attend .
Category C (9th – 10th Grade)
Applicants must submit a 350 word essay entitled “When the stock market is down, how does it positively or negatively affect my savings?” (Do not include your name or sign the essay )
- Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the current semester.
- Provide one (1) written recommendation from a School Administrator, Teacher or Counselor at the school you currently attend.
Category D (11th – 12th Grade)
Applicants must submit a 500 word essay entitled “How would you solve America's 11 trillion dollar deficit?" (Do not include your name or sign the essay )
- Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the current semester.
- Provide one (1) written recommendation from a School Administrator, Teacher or Counselor at the school you currently attend.
Category E College Students (undergraduates)
Applicants must submit a 1000 -word essay entitled “The Economic Stimulus Bill - What effect will it have on the American economy over the next 5 years?” (Do not include your name or sign the essay)
- Submit proof of academic performance that indicates a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better for the current semester.
- Provide one (1) written recommendation from an Administrator, Professor or Counselor at the college or institution you currently attend.
Deadline
Please mail (postmarked by April 1st) or hand deliver (no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 1st) your completed Application and Essay to:
Credit Union of Atlanta
Board Memorial Scholarship
670 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30310
Scholarship Application |
