1. finance
2. grants, scholarships and financial aid
3. scholarships

Dallas Credit Union
2015
2015--2016
“Funding the Future”
Scholarship
Eligible Applicants Must:
Dallas Credit Union is proud to offer
scholarships to students who plan
to attend an accredited college,
trade school or university.
DCU will award three (3) $1,000.00
scholarships to students that
demonstrate academic
achievement and community
service.
Application deadline:
Friday, June 26 2015
www.dallascu.org
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Be a graduating high school senior.
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Be applying to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program at a college, trade school or university (minimum 6-credit
semester or the equivalent).
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Demonstrate commitment to the community.
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Be willing to allow DCU to follow them during their tenure in college. This may include occasional video updates for inclusion on
DCU’s Facebook page and other social media. Topics for updates will include educational and financial literacy progress.
ALL applicants must submit:
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A completed DCU Scholarship Application
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Scholarship essay
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Transcript from all high schools attended
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A signed photo release form
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Winners will be notified in July.
Scholarship recipients will be determined by the committee without regard to
race, religion, sex, national origin, or educationally-related handicaps. All efforts to maintain anonymity during the selection process will be made. DCU employees, volunteers and
their family members are not eligible. Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope from your
high school. Photocopies, faxes and online print-outs are not permitted. Transcripts will
not be returned. Scholarship awards will be paid to winner’s school on August 3, 2015 If
scholarship recipients are not DCU members, they must open a DCU Share Savings Account with minimum $25 deposit by July 30, 2015.
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Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or by email to memberservices@dallascu.org with the word
“Scholarship” in the subject line.
If submitted through email, the attachments must be either in Word or PDF format. High school transcripts
must be sent in a sealed envelope, however.
All scholarship materials must be RECEIVED by 3:00 pm on Friday, June 26, 2015. Send materials to:
Dallas Credit Union Scholarship Committee, 1301 Young St., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75202
Student’s Name
Birthday
Home Address
City
State
Primary Phone
Zip
Email Address
What college/university do you plan to attend?
What is your expected major/course of study?
Are you employed?
Yes
No
Employer’s name
Your job title
Name of High School
Address
Phone number
Graduation Date
Current GPA
List any Awards/Honors received
School-related activities (Clubs, Organizations and any offices held, Sports played (and position)
Community Related Activities (List any plus any offices held)
Parent/Guardian/s Name
Email Address
I certify that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I/we authorize the
release of this information to confirm and/or verify this application. I/We further grant Dallas Credit Union the right to use
my name and/or photo in connection with any DCU promotions, including advertising, related to this scholarship program.
This grant is made without claim of any kind, including compensation.
Applicant’s signature
Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Date
“Funding the Future”Scholarship Essay
Please submit a typed essay, not to exceed 500 words, on the following topic:
1. College students today face increasing financial pressures as they strive to balance
study, work , family and planning for their futures. Financial literacy skills can impact a
student’s ability to complete a college education. Please discuss your understanding of
money management and what you have learned thus far about budgeting and spending.
What have been the best money lessons you have learned so far? How did you learn that
lesson? Who taught you?
“Funding the Future” Scholarship
Photo Release
I grant to Dallas Credit Union the right to take photographs of me and my family in
connection for the above-identified purpose. I authorize Dallas Credit Union, its assigns
and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.
I agree that Dallas Credit Union may use such photographs of me with or without my name
and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration,
advertising, and Web content.
I have read and understand the above:
Signature
Printed name
Address
City, State & ZIP
Date
Signature of parent or guardian
(if under age 18)