| Name |
Charles R. Quaiff Sr. Memorial Scholarship |
| Number of Awards |
3 |
| Award Value |
$1,000 |
| Award Type |
Need-Based Scholarship
Merit-Based Scholarship |
| Accept Applications |
Until March 31 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
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| Contact |
Chesterfield Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 820
Chesterfield,
Virginia
23832
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| Phone |
(804)748-1417 |
| Fax |
(804)639-4813 |
| Email |
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Qualifications
Three (2) $1,000.00 scholarships are available for graduating high school students. The student must be entering an accredited college, university, or other recognized institution of higher learning full-time in the upcoming school year.
The applicant must be a member, 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.
* A completed transcript of high school records.
* An essay explaining how credit unions are different from other financial institutions. The essay must be at least 250 words, but not more than 500 words, and typewritten on plain 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. 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.