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Over $50,000 Available in Scholarships & Grants
Employees of school districts and organizations who are members of School Systems
FCU are eligible for scholarships and grants each year.
- Family members of SSFCU members are also eligible for the scholarships and
grants listed below. This includes immediate family members as well as cousins,
nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
- Remember that family members of School Systems FCU members are eligible
to join School Systems FCU.
- The availability and funding for the awards offered by School Systems FCU are made possible through our members’ use of their VISA Gold Cards, Credit Union Association of NewYork, Professional Planning Group and the Education Exchange College Grant Program. All income earned by the credit union through the use of School Systems FCU VISA and VISA Gold cards is distributed to the scholarship and grant fund.
If you have any questions regarding the scholarships and grants, please call Alyssa
518-286-1611.
Academic and Community Awards
Each year, members and local high school and college students obtain scholarships,
grants and awards through School Systems FCU. Just click on the scholarship, grant
or award, or scroll down the list to see if you qualify.
High School Seniors
Current College Students
High School Seniors
Patricia A. Gee Memorial Scholarship
The Award: $1,000 scholarship for the freshman year of college
Eligibility: The Patricia A. Gee Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually
to a high school senior planning to enroll as a full-time freshman at an accredited
college or university, whose high school record shows above average academic achievement
and who has demonstrated strong leadership abilities. An applicant should have
a composite SAT score of at least 1000 and a high school average of 88 or above.
Leadership abilities should be evident through involvement in non-classroom high
school organizations, the local community, service groups or other similar activities.
The applicant must be a member of School Systems FCU or a family member of a member
of the credit union.
Application Process: Along with the application, students are asked to submit two letters of recommendation (which can be copies of letters used for college applications) and an essay describing their leadership roles (or a copy of your college application essay). In addition, students must also forward a transcript of their high school record (including SAT scores) to School Systems FCU. Applications are available now through the website and in branches.
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2009
New York State Credit Union League Scholarship
The Award: $500 award payable to the recipient and the educational institution
Eligibility: The applicant must be a member in good standing of a participating
credit union. The member must be a high school senior at the time of application.
Scholarship funds must be used: (1) for tuition, and (2) only at an accredited
educational institution.
Application Process: Along with the completed Application for this award, students are asked to submit an official high school transcript documenting GPA for grades 9 - 11, an SAT/PSAT/ACT transcript, and a typed essay responce. All completed applications will then be returned to the credit union to be forwarded to the NYSCUL. Please refer to the application for more details. Applications are available now through the website and in branches.
Entry Deadline: January 23, 2009
Education Exchange College Grant Program
The Award: A total of 34 college grants will be awarded in Education
Exchange College Grant program as follows:
- Four (4) $5,000 grant recipients
- Thirty (30) $1,000 grant recipients
Eligibility: To be eligible to enter the Education Exchange program,
you must meet all of the following criteria. EDS employees and their immediate
families are ineligible to enter.
- You must be a graduating high school senior at time of application submission
- You must be a U.S. citizen
- You must be able to provide written acceptance to an accredited 4-year college.
- You must submit all required attachments with your completed application form.
Application Process: Applications for this award will be available at
the credit union in December/January. Along with a completed application, students
are required to submit the following:
- Copy of high school transcripts with your GPA, honors/AP classes, and SAT
or ACT scores noted.
- Two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a teacher or school
administrator and one letter must be from a personal reference. Please be certain
that each letter has the reference's name, address and phone number. References
should also include how long they have known you and in what context.
- Additional Requirements: Final Judging Round
If you are selected to proceed to the final judging round, you will be notified
and asked to verify the facts stated in your application by providing the following
materials:
- Current, official high school transcripts with school seal, including SAT
or ACT scores.
- A copy of pages 1 and 2 of your parents'/guardians' most recent Federal Income Tax
Return.
- An acceptance letter to an accredited four-year college.
Entry Deadline: March 15, 2009
School Systems FCU Community Service Award
The Award: $100 award for a student who exemplifies leadership in the
community
Eligibility: This award is given to students throughout Albany and Rensselaer
Counties. Each member school will select the student based on leadership roles
and activities that the student takes on in his or her community.
Application Process: High schools that fall within our membership will
be sent the information regarding this award. It is up to each school to select
a student to receive this award. Check with your guidance office for more information.
Current College Students
School Systems FCU Academic Grant
The Award: $500 grant for the sophomore, junior, senior year of college
or graduate study
Eligibility: The School Systems FCU Academic Grant is awarded annually
to an applicant who is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited
college or university. The applicant must show academic achievement by maintaining
at least a 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0, and have progressed
to the level of sophomore or above. Special consideration will be given to those
applicants that meet the above criteria and can demonstrate financial need. The
applicant must be a member of School Systems FCU.
Application Process: Along with the application, students are asked to submit a copy of the most recent college/university transcript and a letter of application stating from a financial standpoint, what impact this scholarship would have on your education. Applications are available now through the website and in branches.
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2009
Professional Planning Group Academic Grant
The Award: $500 grant for the sophomore, junior, senior year of college
or graduate study
Eligibility: The Professional Planning Group Academic Grant is awarded annually
to an applicant who is currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the Business or Finance curriculum at an accredited
college or university. The applicant must show academic achievement by maintaining
at least a 3.0 grade point average out of a possible 4.0, and have progressed
to the level of sophomore or above by fall semester of 2006. Special consideration will be given to those
applicants that meet the above criteria. The
applicant must be a member of School Systems FCU.
Application Process: Along with the application, students are asked to submit a copy of the most recent college/university transcript and a letter of application stating your educational and career goals. Applications are available now through the website and in branches.
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2009
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