In 2016, Charlotte Metro FCU will award ten (10) scholarships valued at $2,000 each to eligible CMFCU student members.*
The scholarships are awarded to students who graduate high school in the current school year, are current credit union members, and plan to enroll in an institution of higher learning in the fall of the same year.
Applications will not be accepted for enrollment as part-time students, vocational, trade schools, or for adult remedial education courses.
Completed applications must be received at the following address by March 31 of the current year and must include all items requested in the checklist.
ATTENTION: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHARLOTTE METRO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 718 CENTRAL AVENUE
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
All applications are judged on a 100-point system:
0-30 pts Academic Achievement 0-30 pts Financial Needs
0-10 pts Declaration of Career Goals
0-10 pts Participation in Extracurricular Activities Related to School 0-15 pts Participation in Extracurricular Activities in the Community 0-5 pts Letters of Reference from teachers
Total 0-100 pts
*Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the institution the student will attend. In case of tie(s), the CMFCU Scholarship Committee shall award based on financial need.
Herman Hoose
Spring 2016
Dear Herman Hoose Scholarship Applicant:
This is a very exciting time in your school career! It is also a time when you are rushing to get applications for college, scholarships, and financial aid completed and submitted by the allotted deadlines. To properly complete the Herman Hoose application, you will need to do the following:
1. Ensure you answer each and every question on your application.
2. Provide your Charlotte Metro Credit Union account number. (To be eligible for the Herman Hoose Scholarship, you the applicant are required to be a member of the credit union and must be the primary owner of your own account. Being a joint owner on a parent/guardian account is not acceptable. If you do not have an account, you can apply online at www.cmcu.org or visit one of our branch locations. You will need a valid photo ID and the $25 membership deposit.)
3. Letter of Acceptance from the institution you will attend.
4. Letters of Reference
5. Declaration of Career Goals
6. Current High School Transcripts (sealed)
7. Submit your completed application along with the above items by March 31, 2016.
All requested information must be included. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified. CMCU will not contact applicants for missing information.
Herman Hoose
Name:___________________________________________________________________________________
Account#:____________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________________
Name of Parent or Guardian:___________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
City:______________________________________ State:____________ Zip:_______________________
Phone:_______________________________ Email:____________________________________________
applicant is currently enrolled at:
High School Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
name & address of college or university applicant will attend
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Be sure to include a copy of your Letter of Acceptance)
Herman Hoose
Scholarship Application
anticipated first year costs:
Tuition $__________________________ Student Fees $__________________________ Books and Supplies $__________________________ Room and Board $__________________________
Other $__________________________ ( Explain if more than $500)
family financial background:
Based on your parent/guardian 2015 Form 1040 Federal Income Tax Return:
What is the Total Income as listed on Line 22? $____________________ What is the Adjusted Gross Income as listed on Line 37? $____________________ Please describe any financial hardships you would like considered.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
family information:
List the name and ages of all other dependent children currently residing in your home and claimed on above Federal Form 1040.
academic achievement:
Your cumulative high school grade point average is:_____________ Applicant currently ranks________ out of a class of _____________ (Be sure to include a sealed copy of your transcript)
List below the courses you are currently taking and the anticipated grade at the end of the semester:
Course Name Anticipated Grade
________________________________________________ ______ ________________________________________________ ______ ________________________________________________ ______ ________________________________________________ ______ ________________________________________________ ______
List any other academic achievements you feel are important to this application:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
List other school activities in which you have participated:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
List community activities, service organizations, etc. outside of school in which you have participated and indicate any offices held:
Provide a declaration of career goals: (attach additional pages as necessary) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
List and attach Letters of Reference:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hereby grant permission to the Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union Scholarship Committee to verify all information submitted, or in support of, this application. I understand the decision of the CMFCU Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors is final.
Applicant Signature:____________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________________________
Mail or Deliver to:
ATTENTION: SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CHARLOTTE METRO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 718 CENTRAL AVENUE
