But first a word about taxes. The FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) requires tax/income information. So, parents, you should not slack off and wait until the eve of April 15th to do your taxes. Many scholarship applications require a copy of the FAFSA. College financial aid office deadlines for FAFSA applications may be much later, but many scholarships deadlines are in March.
And students, Yes, applying for scholarships is not fun, but it may be the most anyone will ever pay you to write an essay. It won’t hurt.
So here are two credit union scholarships for you:
Coors Credit Union Scholarship
Our scholarship program (available to high school seniors and undergraduate students) awards two (2) $1,000 scholarships to student members of the credit union who demonstrate a caring spirit and appreciation for others
Download and Complete the Coors® Credit Union Application
Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship applicant must be:
• A member in good standing with Coors Credit Union.
• A graduating senior or current college student
• Accepted as an incoming freshman or already attending a college, university, trade or craft school.
Deadline To Apply
Application and supporting documents must be received together by March 31, 2010.
Notice of Awards
Winners will be notified by May 14, 2010.
Braymen-Beach Scholarship
Offered by Board of Directors of the Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming. One $5,000 scholarship award will be given to a student seeking a business degree from a four-year accredited institution, who is a member of a credit union affiliated with the Credit Union Association of Colorado. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 31, 2010.
To download the brochure and application go to: www.colocu.com/brayman-beach
Qualifications
* Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 16 years of age
* Member of a Colorado credit union affiliated with the Credit Union Association of Colorado
* Interest in pursuing a business degree
* Beginning freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a four-year accredited institution conferring bachelor degrees located in the US
* Scholarship funds must be used by January 31 of the year following award, or the funds will be forfeited
* Submit a complete application with required documents
Application must be post-marked, emailed or faxed by MARCH 31, 2010
Selection Criteria
· * Grades
· * Academic Goals
· * Professional Goals
· * Financial Need
· * Community Service
· * Extracurricular activities
Winner
· * Will be notified in writing within 60 days of application deadline
· * Funds will be transmitted directly to the institution for credit to the
student’s tuition, room, board and fee account.
Coors Credit Union 