First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union

This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who has met the following minimum qualifications: Full-time student, must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, resident of Tri-State area, have at least a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, or General Studies to prepare for pursuing a course of study at a four-year institution in Accounting, Business, Communications, Computer Technology, Economics, Finance, or Marketing, and state financial need in essay on scholarship application. Preference given to a student who has demonstrated community involvement and shows a creative, forward looking interest that will lead to the betterment (enhancement) of the individual and ultimately the community. Be of good moral character—cannot have been suspended from high school for any substance abuse nor can he/she have been convicted of substance abuse or have a criminal record. Have a pattern or track record of working—Christmas and spring breaks or summer (reference must be made of this on application). Be a member in good standing of First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union (if you or members of your immediate family are members, state on application). Continuation of scholarship into second year is possible upon reapplication and proof of having met criteria.