JOSEPH, Mich. United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) is currently accepting applications from high school seniors for its 2016 college scholarship award program.
UFCU scholarships are granted annually to outstanding students in each of the regions where the credit union operates. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and an original essay discussing the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People." Each regional winner will receive a $500 award, and the overall high scoring winner will receive a $1,000 award.
Students must be credit union members for at least six months to be eligible. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2016. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors and on the
https://unitedfcu.com/membership/member-resources/scholarship-program/
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About UFCU
United Federal Credit Union has served its Members since 1949 by helping them to build a sound financial future. UFCU consists of more than 140,000 Member/owners worldwide, and manages assets in excess of $2 billion. Its corporate offices and main branch are located in St. Joseph, Mich., with additional branches in Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Ohio. igh School -
