$2,000 Student Scholarship

$2,000 Student Scholarship
Criteria
- Student applicant must have been the primary account holder and a member in good standing of Dort Financial Credit Union on or before March 5, 2027.
- Applicant must be a high school graduate in 2027 or earlier with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in high school or in one full year of post-high school education, if applicable, and submit transcripts.
- Acceptance letter required as a full-time student at an accredited institution: university, community college, trade school, vocational school, or employer-sponsored skilled trade apprenticeship program.
- Applicant must write an essay on the following topic: In your own words, describe a few key differences between credit unions and banks. Please include why those differences were meaningful in your decision to become a member of Dort Financial Credit Union. (150-200 words).
- Two (2) letters of recommendation must be included with application from influencing adults such as: teacher, coach, counselor, community leader, employer, etc.
- Special consideration will be given to students who have been involved in extracurricular and/or community service activities, or demonstrate financial need.
- Application and all attachments must be submitted electronically by 6:59 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2027.
Student Contact Information

* indicates a required field
Applicant's Full Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Your Dort Financial Credit Union Account Number
High School Information
High School Name and Location
Year of Graduation
Grade Point Average
Class Rank
Number of Students in Class
Is your school grading system based upon a maximum of 4.0?
If no, please explain
College Information
What college/university/trades program do you plan to attend?
Address of College

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Have you been accepted as a full-time student?
Intended major course of study
Financial Information
How do you plan to finance your education?
Have you received any other scholarships?
If you have been awarded other scholarships, please name the organization and amount of scholarship.
Have you been awarded a Community College Guarantee through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship?
Note: If you have been awarded Community College Guarantee Scholarship through the State of Michigan, please note that Dort Financial Credit Union’s scholarship may affect the amount you will receive from State of Michigan.
What are your occupational goals?
What are your life goals?
List any groups or organizations (outside of school) that you belonged to during (or after) high school (Youth Groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Gymnastics, 4-H, etc.). Include the number of years you participated in these groups and a brief description of the activities including any leadership roles you may have held.
Special Awards/Honors
Involvement in school and/or community activities
Employment History
Please include the name of businesses you worked for, the dates of your employment, and the position that you held.
Is there any additional information that you would like the Scholarship Committee to consider?
For instance: Are there any circumstances that may complicate financing your college education? Have you overcome any personal hardships? Do you feel that there is a good reason why you should be chosen over other students to receive this scholarship?
Upload essay: In your own words, describe a few key differences between credit unions and banks. Please include why those differences were meaningful in your decision to become a member of Dort Financial Credit Union.

150 to 200 words
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High School or Post-High School Transcripts

Need not be "official" transcripts
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Acceptance Letter as a full-time student to an accredited college/university/trade school or apprenticeship program

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Two (2) letters of recommendation

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Selection Process

All complete applications will be reviewed by members of Dort Financial Credit Union’s Scholarship Committee and awards will be determined in a fair and consistent manner. Please note that the scholarship check will be written to the recipient and the educational institution and must be used for on campus school expenses. Scholarship checks will NOT be written only to the student. Dort Financial Credit Union does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. Employees and volunteers of Dort Financial Credit Union and their family members are eligible to apply. All application information will be kept strictly confidential. Scholarships will be awarded no later than June 30, 2027.
Certification by Applicant

I certify that the information I provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I meet the eligibility requirements of Dort Financial Credit Union for this scholarship, and I understand that my submission of an application and/or meeting eligibility criteria does not guarantee that I will receive a scholarship. I grant my permission to release school records to the Dort Financial Credit Union Scholarship Committee.
If applicant is under 18 years of age, signature of parent or guardian is required
Media Authorization Release

If you are selected to receive this scholarship award, we would like to recognize your accomplishment by featuring you in our credit union internal and external communications. We will contact scholarship winners to request a photo, you do not need to include one with this application. Winners may also submit a short video describing what the scholarship means to them. Photos and/or videos will become the property of Dort Financial Credit Union and will not be returned. If you are selected as a scholarship winner and would like to be featured in our scholarship award announcements, please sign the Consent below. Being featured as one of our scholarship winners is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a scholarship award.
Media Release Signature

I do hereby fully and freely consent to the use by Dort FCU of my name, photograph(s), and/or silent and sound film or video for the use and reuse in conjunction with broadcasting, web communication, publicizing and advertising for Dort FCU. I further grant Dort FCU the right to use and license others to use and reuse the above-cited material in the same manner.
If applicant is under 18 years of age, signature of parent or guardian is required
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$2,000 Student Scholarship

Student Contact Information

High School Information

College Information

Financial Information

Selection Process

Media Authorization Release