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The Program
Each year, First Choice Financial Federal Credit Union awards up to $8,000 in scholarships to
candidates who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to community service,
reflecting our philosophy of “people helping people.”
Scholarship recipients must submit a college acceptance letter and proof of full-time enrollment.
In 2025, First Choice Financial Federal Credit Union will award eight $1,000 scholarships.
Eligibility
The applicant must be:
- A Member of First Choice Financial FCU and in good standing with the Credit Union.
- A first-time college bound student.
- PTECH students are eligible to apply.
- Age 21 or younger.
Application Process
1. ? The applicant and his/her parent or guardian must sign the Certification and Release Authorization.
2. ? The signed application must be submitted together with:
____ Sealed official high school transcript and unweighted GPA.
____ Applicant’s credit union essay.
____ Teacher’s letter of reference. (2) Required.
____ Letter of acceptance/proof of full-time status from the college attending
3. ? The application, transcript, essay, letters of recommendation, and letter of acceptance/proof
of full-time status from the college attending must be returned by the application deadline.
If any portion is incomplete or not included, the application will not be considered.
Application Deadline
Application must be returned to the Credit Union no later than Friday, March 28, 2025.
2025 Holiday Schedule
NEW YEAR’S DAY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1
MARTIN LUTHER KING’S DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 20
PRESIDENT’S DAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 26
JUNETEENTH National Independence
Day THURSDAY, JUNE 19
INDEPENDENCE DAY FRIDAY, JULY 4
LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
COLUMBUS DAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
VETERAN’S DAY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
THANKSGIVING DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
CHRISTMAS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
Hours to be determined:
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY, MAY 24
LABOR DAY WEEKEND SATURDAY, AUGUST 30