Vocational, Tech, and Trade School Scholarship Application

The Community First Federal Credit Union Vocational, Tech, and Trade School Scholarship is only open to students who are members or have family who are members of Community First Federal Credit Union.

Deadline: May 1, 2021

AVAILABLE TO: High School Seniors through final year of vocational/tech/trade training.

AMOUNT: $500 x 2 Scholarships

Scholarship Criteria and Guidelines

● The Community First’s Undergraduate Program Scholarship is available to the following students:

● Student grade point average requirement is 2.0 or above.

● Preference will be given to those students that can show participation in community events, volunteerism, and involvement in their community.

● Scholarship payment will be made to the scholarship winner after completion of the first semester of the trade school and upon proof of matriculation for the second semester, unless graduating that first semester. Applicants may be attending either a trade school or 2-year or 4-year programs at a community college or university.

● Application materials will be placed on the Community First Website and in each of the Community First Branches, and in local schools within the membership area.

● The scholarship must be used within 12 months of being received.

● Completed application, official transcript, and two letters of recommendation may be submitted in the following ways:

Community First Federal Credit Union

Attn: Scholarship Committee

9637 N. Greenville Road

Lakeview, MI 48850

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Vocational, Tech, and Trade School Scholarship Application continued

In 500 words or less, explain your passion for your vocation/trade/tech field:

List your current and past community or extracurricular activities, especially focusing on volunteerism and bettering our community:

List Your Planned Major Course of Study and Future Occupational Goal:

In 500 words or less, explain why you would benefit from this Community First scholarship opportunity:

*Please include two letters of recommendation from someone who knows you well indicating your strengths and your areas for improvement. This is a required entry.

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*Also, please include your official High School transcript. This is a required entry.

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