Scholarship Application

DTCU Scholarship
Guidelines and Application
Four $1,500 Scholarships will be awarded.
Application Deadline is: March 31, 2016
1358 W. Arrowhead Rd.
Duluth, MN 55811
218-724-8218
11 W. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-9242
4433 Trinity Rd.
Duluth, MN 55811
218-279-3828
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Duluth Teachers Credit Union Scholarship Fund
The following are guidelines for applying for a Duluth Teachers Credit Union Scholarship.
To be eligible, each applicant must have the following:
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Applicant must be a current DTCU member or become a DTCU member by application deadline to be
considered for a scholarship.
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A grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Application is made by submitting the following information:
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Completed application form and responses to questions
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School transcript
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A school teacher or counselor addressing the student's performance; involvement in school
activities; quality of coursework completed, and potential for successful academic performance in a
college, university or technical environment.
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A character reference from a non-related, non-school adult.
Optional: Please include your graduation photo with application.
(photo may be used in credit union newsletter if you are selected as a scholarship recipient)
The Scholarship Selection Committee may, at its discretion, consider special cases that do not fit the criteria set
forth above.
Four (4) non-renewable scholarship awards, in the amount of $1,500 each, will be awarded.
Applications must be received no later than March 31, 2016.
Applications can be returned to:
DTCU Main Office
11 West Second Street, Duluth, MN 55802
DTCU Kenwood
1358 West Arrowhead Road, Duluth, MN 55811
DTCU Miller Hill
4433 Trinity Road, Duluth, MN 55811
DULUTH TEACHERS CREDIT UNION
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Please print or type. Do not use nicknames.
Name of Applicant:
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Present Address:
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Street Address, City, State and Zip
Permanent Address:
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Street Address, City, State and Zip
Telephone No.
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Credit Union Membership No.
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Current High School____________________________________ Graduation Date: __________________
State the name of the technical school, college or university to which you have applied:
School: ______________________________________________ School Start: _____________________
Month
Year
Present field of interest: __________________________________________________________________
The Duluth Teachers Credit Union Scholarship is awarded on the following:
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3.0 GPA or higher
Fully completed application form
Involvement in community service or employment outside of school
Application submitted to an accredited college, university or technical school
Volunteer Activities:
Organization
Type of Work
Dates
Hours/Week
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WORK HISTORY
Employer
Type of Work
Dates
Hrs/Wk.
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REFERENCES
School teacher or counselor:
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Non-related adult (non-school personnel):
Your age: __________
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Date of Birth: ____________________
Father's Name:
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Address:
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Mother's Name:
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Address:
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1. What has been the most rewarding experience in your life?
2. Write a paragraph on how your credit union works for you.
3. Why do you believe you should be granted this award? (Do not worry about sounding as if you are boasting.
We need this information to know you better).
Optional question:
1. Explain any unusual circumstances at school or at home which may have influenced your record in any way. If
your schooling has been interrupted for any reason, please explain.
If you are not already a DTCU member, a membership account is required by application deadline. Account can
be opened at any DTCU location. We would like to serve your financial needs throughout your academic years
and beyond.
All information supplied above constitutes my application for a Duluth Teachers Credit Union Scholarship and
is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. By signing this document I grant permission to the
school to release my transcript and test scores to the Duluth Teachers Credit Union Scholarship Committee.
Date: _____________________________
Signed: ________________________________________
Signature of Applicant
If you are under 18, parent must sign:
I hereby request _____________________________ High School to send copies of transcripts of my son/
daughter to the Duluth Teachers Credit Union, 11 West Second Street, Duluth, MN 55802.
Date: _____________________________
Signed: ________________________________________
Parent of Applicant
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