Greater Nevada Credit Union Scholarship Program
Application and Information for the 2008/2009 Academic Year

Greater Nevada Credit Union (Greater Nevada) has established a scholarship program for students continuing their education past high school during the 2008-2009 school year. Applicants must be a Greater Nevada member or the child, spouse or parent of a Greater Nevada member. Greater Nevada employees, volunteers, directors, committee members, and their families will not be eligible for this program.

Fifteen $1,000 scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to successful applicants. Selection criteria will be based primarily on the financial need of the applicant. Additional criteria will include academic performance, school and community involvement and written recommendations from school and community leaders. In addition to the fifteen scholarship recipients, two alternates will be selected in the event one or more of the winners is unable to enroll or attend school on a full time basis during the 2008-2009 school year. Scholarship funds may not be carried over into a succeeding school year. Applicants will be limited to receiving only one scholarship, and recipients will not be eligible for this program in subsequent years.

Applicants are not limited to attending Nevada schools. Post high school, undergraduate, educational institutions including universities, colleges, community/junior colleges, trade and vocational schools are eligible providing the recipient is attending as a full-time student. Scholarship funds will be paid in two $500 installments (Fall & Spring), directly to the school of the recipient’s choice once acceptance and enrollment have been confirmed by Greater Nevada. Scholarship monies may be used for tuition, course registration, special class or laboratory fees, room and board, textbooks and class materials.

If you decide to apply, please be sure to complete the entire application attached to this cover page. Applications that are incomplete or have missing information will not be considered. All required information must be contained in one package, and mailed to:

Greater Nevada Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2128
Carson City, Nevada, 89702

Completed applications must be received by Greater Nevada no later than 5:30 p.m. PST, March 31, 2008. Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by May 30, 2008. Applicant interviews may be required via telephone or in person if additional information is needed. All scholarship decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Greater Nevada.

GREATER NEVADA CREDIT UNION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008/2009
SECTION I.       Information and Instructions

1.
The deadline for receiving this application is March 31, 2008 no later than 5:30 p.m. PST. Please mail the completed application and attachments to Greater Nevada Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 2128, Carson City, NV 89702.
2. Attach a written personal statement to this application form of not more than two pages in length. The statement should describe your interests in college and career, your community and school activities, and previous work experience. Also attach a copy of your most recent high school and/or college transcripts, and a minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation.

This application will not be considered without your academic transcript, letters of recommendation and personal statement attached. Please prepare your personal statement carefully and neatly.
SECTION II.       Student Information
1. Name:
2. Home Address:     City:    State:    Zip:
3. Telephone:     SSN:
4. Date of Birth: ex. 01/01/2008    Sex:    Marital Status:
5. Number of Dependents:
    Age(s) of Dependent(s):
6. Date of High School Graduation: ex. 01/01/2008
7. Where are you planning to attend college?
8. List the degree, program or type of courses you will enroll in for the 2008-2009* school year:
    
9. GNCU Account Number:
10. Name on GNCU account and relationship to applicant:

SECTION III.       Financial Information
1. Are you receiving or applying for any other financial assistance?
2. Have you received or will you receive a scholarship from any other source?
      If yes, how much will you receive for the 2008/2009 school year? $
3. Are you eligible for or are you receiving VA benefits, CETA, Social Security, Vocational
    Rehabilitation, AFDC/ADC or any other programs?
      If yes, how much do you receive annually? $
4. Father’s Occupation:
    Father’s Annual Income $
    Father’s Employer
    Mother’s Occupation:
    Mother’s Annual Income $
    Mother’s Employer
5. Is your home rented or owned?
6. Will you live with your parents/relative while attending college?
7. Will you be paying for room and board while attending college?
8. How many members of your family will be in college next year?
    List individuals by name (include yourself as applicant information):
Annual Tuition $ Source of Funds
Annual Tuition $ Source of Funds
Annual Tuition $ Source of Funds
9. How many members of your family will remain at home next year while you attend college?
    List individuals by name and relationship:
Relationship:
Relationship:
Relationship:
10. Are you currently working?
      Employer (if applicable):
      How many hours per week? Hourly Wage: $
11. Have you saved any money toward college?
      If yes, how much ? $
12. Do you plan to save more this summer?
      If yes, how much ? $
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