High School Scholarships

Charles R. Quaiff Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarships

Qualifications
Three (3) $1,000.00 scholarships are available for high school students graduating in 2012. The student must be entering an accredited college, university, or other recognized institution of higher learning full-time in the 2012-2013 school year.

The applicant or a parent must be a member of Chesterfield Federal Credit Union.

Method of Selection
The scholarship applicant MUST submit the following items to be considered for a scholarship:

• A completed application form.

• Your most recent transcript of high school records.

• A copy of SAT or ACT scores

• Three short essays as listed in the scholarship application.  Essays must be typed and double-spaced on plain white paper.

Applicants will not be notified if documentation is missing or incomplete. Any applications received by the deadline without all of the above required information will not be accepted.

Each applicant will be judged in the following categories:

• Essay

• Academics

• Financial need

• Extra-curricular activities

Additional Information
The applicant is welcome to submit any other information that he or she feels would assist the committee in making a decision in his or her favor, including letters of recommendation. This scholarship is a direct grant with no repayment requirements. Students who have applied for or received other scholarships are eligible. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college of the winner's choice upon registration. In the event the student chooses not to continue their education, the scholarship will be awarded to an alternate student.

Deadline
The deadline for scholarship year 2012 is April 20th, 2012.

Applications
Download a copy of the application.


The Richmond Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarships

Qualifications
Two (2) $1500.00 scholarships are available for college, technical, or trade school enrollment after June 30, 2012 and before December 31, 2012.

The scholarship is available to a high school student who will graduate in 2012 and will begin college by 12/31/2012.

The applicant or a parent must be a member of a credit union belonging to the Richmond Chapter Credit Union. Chesterfield Federal Credit Union is a member of the Richmond Chapter of Credit Unions.

The scholarship will be awarded primarily on the basis of merit; not financial need.

The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 (grades 9-11).  An official transcript must accompany each application.

The applicant must have demonstrated leadership skills and a strong involvement in extracurricular activities and community service organizations.

The applicant shall have demonstrated outstanding citizenship qualities that show loyalty, trustworthiness, integrity, and a genuine concern for the well being of others.

The applicant MUST complete the application, including a written essay of 300 to 500 words explaining what the "Credit Union Difference" means to them and how it will effect their future.

Deadline
The deadline for scholarship year 2012 is March 28th, 2012.

Applications
Download a copy of the application.