S.T.E.M. Application - New England Federal Credit Union

Please acknowledge statement before filling out application. I hereby apply for a New England Federal Credit Union S.T.E.M. Scholarship. I understand if I am selected to receive this scholarship, the New England Federal Credit Union has no legal liability or obligation to me other than the payment of the Scholarship Award to the accredited school of choice. (If you choose not to enroll in school after payment of the scholarship all funds must be returned to NEFCU.)

Members of VSECU, a division of New England Federal Credit Union are eligible to apply for the S.T.E.M. Scholarship program.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Sarah Ricker at 800.400.8790 or email ricker@nefcu.com.

*Required Fields

Name*

Mailing Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

NEFCU or VSECU Member #*

Preferred Phone Number*

Email Address*

High School*

High School Address*

High School City*

High School State*

High School Zip*

Year Graduated*

Cumulative Grade Point Average*
(ex. 3.8 on 4 pt scale)

Secondary*
(if applicable)

Secondary Address*

Secondary City*

Secondary State*

Secondary Zip*

Secondary Degree/Diploma*

Secondary Year Graduated*

Secondary Cumulative Grade Point Average*
(ex. 3.8 on 4 pt scale)

Current College/University or Trade School*
Name of the institution you attend or plan to attend

Enrollment Date*

Major Area of Study

Institution Address*

Institution City*

Institution State*

Institution Zip*

References*

List two (2) individuals who may be contacted by the Selection Panel regarding your character, academic achievements, and/or educational potential.

Reference 1 Name

Reference 1 Position

Reference 1 Email Address

Reference 1 Phone

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Position

Reference 2 Email Address

Reference 2 Phone

Honors and awards

Extra-curricular/Volunteer activities

Describe an instance where you have demonstrated leadership

Work experience (paid and unpaid)

New England Federal Credit Union believes in sharing our success with the community. Please complete a maximum 250-word essay illustrating why you chose your discipline specifically and how you hope to contribute to your field over the course of your career. NOTE: Please attach your typed and double-spaced essay to your Scholarship Application.

Please attach your essay and transcript to this application
Attach up to 4 files

Select File(s) to Upload

Certification and Release Authorization

I/We certify that this information is complete and accurate. I/We authorize the release of this information to confirm and/or verify this application. I/We further grant unto New England Federal Credit Union the right to use my name and/or photograph in connection with any New England Federal Credit Union promotions, including advertising, related to this scholarship program. This grant is made without claim of any kind, including compensation.

Applicant Name and Date

Parent’s Guardian Name and Date
(if under 18 years)

Eligibility

Applicant must be a member in good standing with the Credit Union. Applicants applying under parent(s) member number will not be considered.

Applicant must be applying to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college, trade school, or university (minimum 6-credit semester or the equivalent).

To be eligible for the NEFCU Scholarship for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the field of study must be one of the following:

• Biological sciences
• Computer and Information sciences
• Physical sciences
• Engineering
• Mathematical sciences
• Technology areas associated with the preceding fields of study
• Geosciences

Employees and Volunteers of NEFCU and VSECU, as well as members of their immediate families and households are not eligible. Previous NEFCU scholarship recipients are also not eligible.

Requirements

Copy of your high school or college transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) or GED (General Education Degree) and any related work experience. NOTE: Please make certain the name of the institution is on the transcript.

Completed Scholarship Application.

Applications that are incomplete, late, or not in accordance with directions will be ineligible.

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NEFCU S.T.E.M. Scholarship Application