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Scholarship Program
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Ascend Federal Credit Union's Scholarship Program!
At Ascend, we believe education is paramount to a successful future. That's why the credit union awards $1,000 scholarships annually.
We are proud to once again offer a more streamlined and green approach to applying for our scholarship. The entire application process – from application to submission to notification of award recipients – is online!
The deadline for submission is March 1, 2012. To be eligible to apply, you must be a member of Ascend Federal Credit Union, you must be at least a graduating high school senior and you must plan to enroll or prove enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, technical or trade school in the next academic year. Once these initial requirements are met, you may begin your application by simply following the instructions below.
To establish membership, visit any one of our financial centers. For a complete list of locations, click here.
Already a member? Complete your scholarship application today!
Scholarship Application
TO BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION, SIMPLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Click here to access the application.
- New Users: Set up an account by registering your email address and creating a password.
- Returning Users: Log in with previously established credentials.
- Once your account has been created and/or you have logged in, you will be directed to the Welcome page.
- Review the requirements and instructions.
- Begin your application!
Please note we require the following information in order for your application to be considered complete:
- ACT/SAT Score
- Grade Point Average (G.P.A.)
- Current Transcript (High School or college, if applicable)
- Financial Information (Such as financial need, dependent versus non-dependent status, Adjusted Gross Income, etc.)
- Extracurricular Activities/Community Service
- Recommendation (Submitted by a teacher, professor, mentor, or community leader)
- 500-word Essay
- Personal Statement (Why you feel you deserve the award)
Still have questions? Click here to access the FAQs.
Are you a guidance counselor at a school or college? Please feel free to create a login account (or if a returning user, log in using previously established credentials) to access the application for your review. We ask that you please do not print copies as applications will only be accepted online.
Please note: If you have acquired a copy of the application prior to Jan. 1, 2010, please discard it as that format is no longer valid. Applications will only be accepted online.
All family members of Ascend Federal Credit Union's officials and employees are excluded from eligibility. Scholarship winners may reapply for the next academic year.
