Scholarship Award Program

Scholarship Award Program

American United Federal Credit Union is pleased to be able to offer several scholarships. Our scholarships are offered to credit union members who have overcome hardships or unique circumstances in order to pursue their secondary education. It is for individuals attending an accredited secondary college/university, vocational or technical school. Apply using the form below or click here to download, print, and mail in an application.

Deadline is July 15 at 5pm MDT

Available Scholarships

$10,000 in Scholarships will be awarded
- Tuition Scholarships
- Tribal Scholarships
- Book Scholarships

Eligibility

Admitted to an accredited secondary college/university, vocational or technical school.
First Californian Credit Union member experiencing financial hardship or unique circumstances in order to pursue their secondary education.
Not a current employee of First Californian Credit Union or American United Federal Credit Union.
Must be a member of First Californian Credit Union.

Procedures

Complete the Scholarship Application at 1stcalcu.org/scholarship
Write an essay (300 words or less) that focuses on why you feel you are deserving of this scholarship, your field of study, and long term education/career goals.
Provide an official admittance letter from an accredited secondary college/university, vocational or technical school.
After the deadline, all applications that have met all requirements will be sent to the Scholarship Committee (Resource Committee) for a blind selection process. Once the winner has been selected, they will be notified.

ONLY those applications that have submitted all required items by the date listed will be considered by the Scholarship Committee.

Deadline

Application and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than July 15th each year.

Submit completed application to:
American United Federal Credit Union
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
2687 W. 7800 N.
West Jordan, UT 84088

Notification

Applicants will be notified via email and/or letter. Please type or print legibly your email address.

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Personal Information
First Name * Required
Last Name * Required
Date of Birth - must be dd-mm-yyyy format * Required
DD dash MM dash YYYY
Phone Number * Required
Email Address * Required
Street Address * Required
Address Line 2
City * Required
Zip / Postal Code * Required
State * Required
How Long Have You Been a Member of First Californian Credit Union? * Required
Please List the Products & Services You Currently Have at American United Federal Credit Union * Required
Parent / Legal Guardian Information
Is Your Parent or Legal Guardian an Employee or Board Member? * Required
Does Your Parent or Legal Guardian Have a Different Address From You? * Required
Name(s) of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) * Required
Parent / Legal Guardian Street Address * Required
Parent / Legal Guardian Address Line 2 * Required
Parent / Legal Guardian City * Required
Parent / Legal Guardian Zip / Postal Code * Required
Parent / Legal Guardian State * Required
Academic Information
Name & Location of High School Attended * Required
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) * Required
Are You the First Person in Your Family to Go to College? * Required
List Any Academic Honors, Awards, and Membership Activities While in High School * Required
List Your Hobbies, Outside Interests, Extracurricular Activities and School Related Volunteer Activities * Required
List Your Non-School Sponsored Volunteer Activities in the Community * Required
If You Have Decided on What College You Will Attend, Please List the School Name
If Not, List Your Top 3 College Choices
List your intended degree * Required
Upload Your Most Recent Transcript * Required
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Maximum file size - 5 mega bytes.
Provide an Official Admittance Letter from an Accredited Secondary College/University, Vocational or Technical School * Required
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Maximum file size - 5 mega bytes.
In a Separate Document, Please Type a 250 - 300 Word Essay on How Your Academic Honors, Awards, or Membership Activities Have Helped Prepare You for Your College Experience. Please Also Describe How Your Hobbies, Outside Interests, Extracurricular Activities or Volunteer Activities Have Assisted You with Your College Goals * Required
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.
Maximum file size - 5 mega bytes.
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