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Energy Capital Credit Union
2017-2018 Scholarship Application
High School Graduates and/or Continuing Education Students
Energy Capital Credit Union will award four $500 Scholarships to students meeting the qualifications.
Note: The STUDENT must be a credit union member to apply for the scholarship.
1. Complete all portions of this application (please print or type)
Date: _______________ ECCU Member #: ________________ Birth Date: ________________________
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________ ____________________ State: ________ Zip: _________________________
Phone: ____________________________________Email: _______________________________________
High School/College Attending: ____________________________________________________________
High School/College Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: _________________ ____________________ State: ________ Zip: _________________________
Phone: _________________________________ Cumulative Grade Point Average: __________________
If a high school graduate, what is your date of graduation: (Mo./Yr.) _______________________________
If a high school graduate, what college do you plan to attend: ____________________________________
Continuing Education student, what college do you currently attend: ______________________________
Major:_________________________________________________________________________________
I, the applicant, certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to
the best of my knowledge.
Signature _____________________________________
Date ________________________________
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2. Essay OR Video Choices:
Credit unions all around the world are eager to reach young people to educate them about the benefits of
credit union membership. Please explain what you think a credit union is and how credit unions could
better educate you about the benefits of membership as well as ways to reach a younger audience.
The credit union philosophy is “People Helping People.” Please describe how a credit union can help you
or your family reach their financial goals.
*Essay must be 500 words or less. Video must be 5 minutes or less.
Be creative - There is no set template for a winning essay!
3. Include a current transcript and a list of your community and/or school related activities and two
letters of recommendation.
I certify that I understand the eligibility requirements and that the information submitted is true to the
best of my knowledge. Any scholarship that does not meet the requirements will be eliminated so please
make sure you send everything in!
The deadline to submit your scholarship application is:
Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
You can bring your completed scholarship to any of our ECCU offices, e-mail it to [email protected] or
submit it by mail to the following address:
“Scholarships”
Marketing
Energy Capital Credit Union
18540 Northwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77065
IMPORTANT: Applications postmarked after May 31, 2017 and/or incomplete applications (missing
attachments or transcripts) will not be eligible for review. If necessary, you may attach additional pages to
your application.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Alicia Mersiovsky or Linda Pearsall at
[email protected] or call 832-604-4848.
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Checklist- Do I have everything ready to submit?
[ ] Completed Student Application Form (including my ECCU Member #)
[ ] Official Transcript [ ] 500 word essay OR 5 minute video on either topic above
[ ] 2 Recommendation Letters from Non-Family Members – (ex: teacher, counselor, community leader)
Course of Study
Please describe the course of study/major you are planning to follow.
Goals
Share your long range personal and career goals.
Why is receiving this scholarship important to you?
Activities Information
List all activities (school and community) in which you have participated, list any awards or honors
received. You mat attach a separate sheet if necessary.
Activities/Awards/Honors
Positions Held
Years Participated
Employment Information
List all jobs you have held including employment dates. Describe responsibilities and hours worked per
week. If you did not work during high school, please state not applicable.