Trade School Scholarship Application

The Homeland Credit Union annual scholarship have been created to recognize students' past efforts and future goals. It is our hope to help ease the financial strain of beginning your trade career. Ten $1,000 scholarships with an additional 18-month certificate of deposit will be awarded to ten high school students within the field of membership for Homeland Credit Union.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a member of Homeland Credit Union or a dependent of a current member**
Must be a high school senior
Must graduate with a minimum 2.5 GPA
Must be entering a skilled trade program

**Homeland Credit Union directors, management, staff, and their dependents are not eligible.

Application Requirements:

Submit one letter of reference from a high school principal, administrator, teacher, counselor, or coach addressing the character and leadership skills of the applicant.
Provide a transcript reflecting applicant's cumulative grade point average throughout high school
Submit the following with your application:
- Student Information
- 500 word Essay
- Please provide a current photo. This will be used for promotional purposes if awarded a scholarship.

Essay Question:

Credit Unions are not-for-profit financial institutions whose purpose is to serve their members. How can Homeland Credit Union better serve its under 25-year-old members?

Deadline: February 23, 2023

Student Information

* Indicates Required

First Name *
Last Name *
Address*
Address Line 2
City *
State *
Zip *
Phone *
Email *
Are you a member of Homeland Credit Union? *
Yes No
Are you a member of Homeland Credit Union? is required
Are you a dependent of a Homeland Credit Union member? *
Yes No
Are you a dependent of a Homeland Credit Union member? is required
Please name who you are a dependent of *
Household Income for (2023 Approx.) *
Additional Financial Aid/Scholarships Received *
High School Name *
High School Address*
Address Line 2
City *
State *
Zip *
High School Phone *
High School Activities: Please include any school or community clubs, organizations, sports, etc. in the past four years. Briefly include the type of involvement or position held.
Leadership Experience during High School
Employment History: please include all types of work including but not limited to babysitting, family jobs, etc.
Name of Trade School/Program You Plan To Attend *