Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union Annual Scholarship Application

2025 Scholarship Application
Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union (RKCU) is recognized and renowned for its service and innovation and we are focused on your financial needs. RKCU offers a range of student products and services including loans, lines of credit, credit cards, and low-fee chequing accounts, offering you an affordable way to make continuing education possible. Don’t let money issues add to the stress of pursuing education. Let the friendly and knowledgeable staff at RKCU help you achieve personal financial success.

For more information, visit www.reddyk.net, call (709) 737-5624, 1-800-409-2887, or drop by our branch at 885 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl, NL.
About this Scholarship
Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union is pleased to support and encourage post-secondary education by offering an annual scholarship to an individual who best represents the qualifying criteria. Through this program, Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union aims to promote and recognize qualities of good citizenship and co-operation.

The successful applicant will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants are required to complete all sections of this application; supplying all requested information including the following:

1. Official Transcript.

2. Letter of Acceptance / Proof of Enrollment.

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation.

*Please note that PDF files are preferred when uploading these documents. JPEG files are often illegible. If JPEG files must be used, they must be a maximum of 2MB.
Who Qualifies
To apply, you must be a graduating high school student planning to attend a recognized post-secondary program of not less than two years duration.

Either you, your parent(s)/guardian(s) or grandparent(s) must be a member in good standing of Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union.

You must provide your most recent transcript, proof of enrollment, and two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family members.

Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union employees, directors and their children or grandchildren do not qualify for this scholarship.
Deadline for Entries
Completed applications must be received no later than September 8, 2025.

A scholarship recipient should be announced by October 6, 2025, barring unforseen circumstances.
Consent
By choosing 'yes' you indicate your understanding that we are collecting and sharing personal information as part of the scholarship application process for the purpose of assessing the application and administering the scholarship program. You further acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and/or disclosure of your personal information as set out herein, and if you are providing information of others in this application, you confirm that you are doing so with their consent.

If you are the successful recipient of the Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union Scholarship, you also understand and consent to Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union using your name and likeness for promotional purposes only. Please see our Privacy Policy located on the RKCU website for our further commitment to your privacy.

If you do not consent to our collection, uses, and/or disclosure of personal information as stated above, do not submit your personal information to us. Please note that in the event that you do not provide information as contemplated by the application, we will not be able to process your application.
Consent*

Yes
General Information About Yourself
Name*
Mailing Address*
Parent/Guardian Name*
Telephone*
Email*
Date of Birth*
Your RKCU Member Number or Your Parent/Guardian Number (first 5 digits)*
Member name under which this application is being submitted*
RKCU Member's Relationship to Applicant*
High School Attended*
Date of graduation*
Post-Secondary Education Goals
Planned Course of Study*
Planned Post-Secondary Instituion*
Have you been accepted?*
Please explain your reason(s) for choosing your preferred course of study*
Proof of Enrollment/Letter of Acceptance*

Upload a File
A PDF file is preferred. JPEG files must be a maximum of 2MB. Cancelof
Your Achievements
Grade Average*
Please upload a copy of your official transcript*

Upload a File
A PDF file is preferred. JPEG files must be a maximum of 2MB. Cancelof
Awards and Honours
Please list any awards and/or honours you have received in the past 4 years.
(1) Honour/Award
Year Received
(2) Honour/Award
Year Received
(3) Honour/Award
Year Received
(4) Honour/Award
Year Received
Your Work and/or Volunteer Experience

Your volunteer and community service over the past four years may include in-school activities as well as community-based services.
(1) Organization Name
Position Held
Paid or Volunteer

PaidVolunteer
When
Overview of role and responsibilities
(2) Organization Name
Position Held
Paid or Volunteer

PaidVolunteer
When
Overview of role and responsibilities
(3) Organization Name
Position Held
Paid or Volunteer

PaidVolunteer
When
Overview of role and responsibilities
Your Extracurricular Activities for the Past 4 Years
(1) Activity
Years Involved
(2) Activity
Years Involved
(3) Activity
Years Involved
(4) Activity
Years Involved
Hobbies, Interests, Personal Achievements
Please describe in detail any hobbies, interests, or areas of personal achievement that you have had in the last 4 years.*
Essay Questions
Please describe one of your extracurricular or community involvements. Why is the activity important to you and how has it affected you and/or members in your community?*
Planning for your future is important. Please describe a goal you have set for yourself. What are some steps you are taking to achieve that goal?*
Letters of Recommendation

What do other people say about you? Please upload two letters of recommendation. To be eligible, the letters must be from non-family members.
First letter of recommendation*

Choose Files
A PDF file is preferred. JPEG files must be a maximum of 2MB. Cancelof
Second letter of recommendation*

Choose Files
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Closing Thoughts

Is there something relevant you haven't had a chance to share?
Anything else you'd like to tell us about yourself? This space is yours! (Optional)
Reddy Kilowatt Credit Union thanks you for your time and wishes you every success in your future endeavours.
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2025 Scholarship Application

About this Scholarship

Who Qualifies

Deadline for Entries

Consent

General Information About Yourself

Post-Secondary Education Goals

Your Achievements

Awards and Honours

Your Work and/or Volunteer Experience

Your Extracurricular Activities for the Past 4 Years

Hobbies, Interests, Personal Achievements

Essay Questions

Letters of Recommendation

Closing Thoughts