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Taunton Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply: January 30, 2025 3:00 pm CT

Taunton Federal Credit Union has established a scholarship program to assist members and children of members who plan to continue their education at a two- or four-year college or university.

The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Applicants to the Taunton Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program must:

  • Be dependent* children of a member in good standing at Taunton Federal Credit Union who have been a member for a minimum of two (2) years as of the application deadline date.
    *Dependent children are defined as natural and legally adopted children or stepchildren living in the employee’s household or primarily supported by the employee.

OR

  • Be members in good standing at Taunton Federal Credit Union who have been a member for a minimum of two (2) years as of the application deadline date.

AND

  • Be high school seniors.
  • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.
  • Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

*Students who have taken college courses or enrolled full-time in Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) are eligible to apply.

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $3,000 award. Up to five (5) awards will be granted.
Awards are one-time only. Past recipients may not apply.

Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Notification

All applicants will be notified in April.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Taunton Federal Credit Union. Payment is made in August.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

  • Academic record
  • Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
  • Work experience
  • A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
  • Unusual personal or family circumstances
  • An online recommendation

Financial need is not considered.

Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of Taunton Federal Credit Union play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Nonrecipients may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

As part of your application, you must upload the following:

  • A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
    • Student name
    • School name
    • Grades
    • Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.

NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.

One online recommendation form must be submitted on your behalf no later than February 4, 2025 3:00 pm Central Time.

Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.

Taunton Federal Credit Union has partnered with Scholarship America. Selecting the button below will redirect you to the Scholarship America Student Hub!

Please make sure to add studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org as well as the program email address provided below in the footer as safe senders in your email contact list.