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Neighborhood Credit Union Scholarship

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Neighborhood Credit Union Scholarship

Funder: Neighborhood Credit Union

Geographic Scope: Texas (serving Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Kaufman, and Tarrant counties)

Focus Areas: Community service and volunteer engagement

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a member of Neighborhood Credit Union OR be related to a member
  • Must be a high school senior OR a college freshman
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
  • Must plan on or currently be attending a two-year or four-year accredited university or college

Award Details

Scholarship money awarded towards the upcoming school year. Based on 2022 awards, multiple scholarships are presented annually.

    Application Requirements

    Applicants must submit either:
  • A 1,000-word essay, OR
  • A short video

Both formats must answer the prompt: "In the past year, how did you help the community you call home?"

Background

The Neighborhood Credit Union scholarship committee reviews submissions and selects recipients based on demonstrated community engagement and volunteer efforts. The credit union has been serving Texas communities for over 95 years as a not-for-profit financial organization.

Contact Information

Phone: (214) 748-9393 Website: myncu.com

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Prepare Your Submission
- Choose format: 1,000-word essay OR short video
- Answer the prompt: "In the past year, how did you help the community you call home?"

2. Submit Application
- Submit through Neighborhood Credit Union (contact details below for submission instructions)

3. Selection Process
- Scholarship committee reviews all submissions
- Winners are selected and notified
- Scholarships are typically presented in May

    Required Materials

  • Completed scholarship application
  • Essay (1,000 words) OR short video submission
  • Proof of membership or relationship to member
  • Official transcripts showing 3.0+ GPA
  • Proof of enrollment in accredited two- or four-year college/university

Contact for Application Details

Phone: (214) 748-9393 Website: myncu.com

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

education

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