2014
Scholarship
Program
Lone Star
PO Box 1480
Lone Star, TX 75668
Jefferson
Diana
302 East Broadway
Jefferson, TX 75657
1978 US Hwy 259 South
Diana, TX 75640
903-665-8998
903-663-6200
Daingerfield
1206 Linda Drive
Daingerfield, TX 75638
903-645-2206
903-656-2676
Mt. Pleasant
Hughes Springs
903-577-3500
903-639-4115
1405 S. Jefferson
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
1412 East 1st Street
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
Thank you for your interest in the NETCU 2014 Scholarship Program. Successful applicants will
receive grants in the care of the admissions offices of the winners’ chosen school. We will award six
Please review the following checklist to ensure you
are eligible and that your application is complete.
grants in the amount of $1,000 each.
1. You must be a member in good standing of the North East Texas Credit Union as a named owner
of a share savings account. If you are not a member, but would like to join, please visit one of
the branch locations listed on the front of this application.
2. To receive the award, you must be accepted for the Fall 2014 semester to attend an accredited
college, university, vocational, or technical school within the United States as a full-time
undergraduate student (12 semester hours) no later than Aug. 1st. Award will be sent to
admissions office once proof of acceptance and enrollment is presented by the award winner.
3. You must have a current cumulative grade point average (high school) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0
scale.
Please provide the following documentation to apply:
1. Completed APPLICATION FORM (included)
2. Separate, concise RESUME of your extracurricular activities, accomplishments, and community
volunteer activities
3. TWO LETTERS OF RECCOMENDATION from two adults (teacher, counselor, coach, employer,
etc.) to whom you are not related by birth or marriage
4. Current copy of transcript showing cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
5. An original ESSAY of approximately 500 words (2 double spaced, typed pages equal about 500
words) exploring the theme below
6. Return all portions of the completed application via mail to the address on the application or
rd
drop off at any Credit Union Office no later than 4pm, March 3
.
Your original, 500 word essay should explore the theme:
“What is the most important lesson you have
learned about money and why?”
2014 Scholarship
Application
(Please type or print neatly. Incomplete applications will not be judged.)
Applicant’s Name__________________________ NETCU Account #:_____________________
Address______________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Name of Parent/Guardian_______________________________________________________
Required only for applicants under 18 years of age
Telephone________________________ Email Address _______________________________
Current High School ____________________________________________________________
Name of school
Mailing Address
Institution You Will Attend Full Time_______________________________________________
Admissions Office______________________________________________________________
Address, Including Zip Code and Telephone Number
Have you been Accepted?
Yes
Not Yet
I agree to permit the review of this application and my school records by anyone representing
the NETCU Scholarship Committee.
Should I receive this scholarship, my name and photograph
publication. (Please check one box only.)
May
May Not be released for
Signature of Applicant_______________________________ Date______________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian________________________________ Date_______________
Required only for applicants under 18 years of age.
Please mail this application, along with:
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Current Copy of your Transcript showing GPA
2 Letters of Recommendation
Resume of activities
500 Word Essay
Entries must be received by the
NET Credit Union no later than
4pm March 3rd.
Return to:
North East Texas Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 1480
Lone Star, TX 75668