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EECU
is dedicated to helping families reach their educational goals
through higher education. We have awarded hundreds of thousands
of dollars in college scholarships to graduating high school
seniors over the years. Plus, we have given numerous student
financial aid seminars to help parents and students make the
transition to college easier. EECU remains committed to helping
members in the pursuit of higher education and providing related
information here on our web site.
To
learn more about a topic, click on these links:
EECU
Scholarship
Other
Scholarship Resources
Each
year, EECU awards 25, $1,000 Quest for Education scholarships
to graduating high school seniors. The scholarship is paid directly to
the school (not the student) of choice at the time of fall registration.
Any EECU member who is a graduating senior is eligible for the
scholarship. Recipients must use the scholarship to attend an accredited
college, community college or university. EECU employees, Board and Committee
members, and their families are not eligible to receive this award.
Financial
need is not a criterion for this award, nor is class rank, SAT/ACT
score or grade point average. Do not include information
such as GPA, grades, test scores, class rank, etc., or the application
will be disqualified. If a student is already a winner of
a full scholarship or has a congressional appointment to a military
academy where further award will not be meaningful, application
for this scholarship should not be made. One Quest for Education
scholarship awarded per recipient.
EECU’s
Quest for Education scholarship application consists
of one essay from the student and two letters of recommendation:
one from a teacher whom the applicant had for a class, and a
second from a sponsor, employee or coach. A sponsor is an individual
who has directly and actively led an extra-curricular activity
or organization the student has participated in. A guidance
counselor may be used as a sponsor, however, the counselor must
elaborate on the character of the applicant, as grades are not
a criterion. The final component of the scholarship application
includes student activity sheets which gives the student the
opportunity to list honors and awards, as well as extra-curricular
activities and community involvement.
The
applicant’s essay must be typed and no longer than one
page in length. The essay should address what the student hopes
to gain from a college education, what their career goals and
aspirations are, and the reasoning behind these decisions.
The
two letters of recommendation should address why the applicant
deserves a Quest for Education scholarship, as well as: specific
accomplishments, examples of educational, employment and/or
community responsibility demonstrated by the applicant, and
other traits that make this individual unique. These letters
of recommendation must also be typed and no longer than one
page in length.
Both
the essay and recommendation letters may be typed on the respective
forms provided with the scholarship application, or on a separate
sheet of paper, if desired. All required information must be
included (see official scholarship forms for details).
The applicant must also complete a Student Activity Sheet which
consists of three main areas, including: honors and awards,
extra-curricular school activities and community activities/volunteer
programs. The Student Activity Sheets may be typed on the respective
forms provided with the scholarship application, or on a separate
sheet of paper, if desired. All required information must be
included (see official scholarship forms for details).
EECU
Quest for Education scholarship applications are available
at any EECU Branch. Or, you can obtain
an application online which requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader.
For
the 2002-2003 school year, Quest for Education scholarship
applications must be received by EECU’s Marketing Department
by November 22, 2002. The selection process takes place between
January and February, with winners being notified in late March.
Winners receive their award at EECU’s Annual Meeting in
April.
- Ideas/Content:
Essay is clear, focused and addresses the assigned
topic.
- Organization
of Essay: The essay’s organization enhances
and showcases the central idea.
- Sentence
Fluency: The essay has a logical flow and rhythm.
- Conventions:
The writer demonstrates a strong grasp of standard
writing conventions (grammar, usage, capitalization,
punctuation, spelling) and uses conventions effectively
to enhance readability.
- Word
Choice: Words convey the intended message in a
precise, interesting and natural way.
- Recommendation
Letters: Letters of recommendation should address
why the applicant deserves a Quest for Education
scholarship as well as: specific accomplishments,
examples of educational, employment and/or community
responsibility demonstrated by the applicant, and
other traits that make this individual unique.
- Student
Activity Sheets: These activity sheets should list
all student honors and awards, all extra-curricular activities
the student has been involved with, as well as any community
activities/volunteer programs participated in by the student.
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Applications
are judged by a group comprised of EECU volunteers and employees.
All decisions are final. One Quest for Education scholarship
awarded per recipient.
If
you have any questions about EECU’s Quest for Education
scholarship, please call (314) 298-0055 or (800) 522-6009 and
ask for the Marketing Department. Or, send us an email at info@eecu.com.
The
following links supply additional information for other scholarship
opportunities:
The
SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
FastWeb.com
Scholarships.com
MO
Dept of Higher Education
Mapping
Your Future
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