This year, in addition to the UBCCU Scholarships available, our partner company, Elements of Money, is sponsoring a scholarship as well. Below is the information regarding the UBCCU scholarship. For information on the Elements of Money scholarship, follow the link on the right.

2011 United Bay Community Credit Union College Scholarships

United Bay Community Credit Union will provide a $200 scholarship to a high school senior who is pursuing a post-secondary education. One scholarship will be awarded to a student at each of the following high schools:  Garber High School, Pinconning High School, Western High School, Central High School, All Saints High School, John Glenn High School and The Wenona Center. Printable information sheet

Eligibility requirements include:

• A high school senior at one of the following high schools: Garber High School, Pinconning High School, Western High School, Central High School, All Saints High School, John Glenn High School and The Wenona Center.
• Plans to attend any post-secondary education institution. Eligible education institutions include universities, colleges, technical schools, trade and vocational institutions. A letter of acceptance from the educational institution is required. The letter may be submitted with the application or at a later date.
• A high school GPA of a B- or better.
• A written essay on the Importance of Having Good Credit. The essay should be a minimum of 75 words and no more than 150.
• UBCCU employees and board members are not eligible.

Application Process

In order for an application to be considered, all applicants must submit the following information to United Bay Community Credit Union by Tuesday, March 29, 2011:

• Completed scholarship application
• High school transcript
• Essay
• Letter of acceptance to any post-secondary education institution (Acceptance letter can be submitted at a later date or prior to payment, if selected.)

Submit information to:

United Bay Community Credit Union
Attention:  Kerri Schember
1309 N. Lincoln Avenue
Bay City, MI  48706

Selection Process

A committee will review the applications and select the scholarship recipients. Applications will be judged based on a good mix of extracurricular activities, work experience, the written essay and GPA. The essay is judged on content, creativity, and clarity.

Winners will be notified by Tuesday, May 6, 2011. A check will be paid directly to the student. The funds may be used for tuition, room and board, books or materials.

If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Schember at (989) 891-1636.

Elements of Money Scholarship

Mission Statement
The mission of United Bay Community Credit Union is to be our members' primary financial
institution, providing them with quality, confidential, professional and personal service, while
maintaining a sound and stable credit union.

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