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Apply to help cover the cost of college

Applicants can submit a video or essay for consideration
Applications are due May 2, 2022
Ten $2,000 scholarships are available

The application process has closed.

You don't have to be the valedictorian to get free money for college. Apply to win one of ten (10) $2,000 scholarships.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Scholarship applications must be submitted by Monday, May 2, 2022. Incomplete applications at the time of the deadline will not be considered for the application process.

Essay

Write 750-1,000 words describing your community service experience. How has your contribution to community service impacted your life and the lives of others?

Or Video

Direct, film and edit a 60-second commercial that demonstrates, or promotes the benefits of volunteering for community service. How does volunteering impact local communities? Assume your audience is under the age of 30.

Requirements

You must provide:
- Copy of your college or university acceptance letter
- High-resolution self-portrait or graduation photo with no proofs or watermarks
- College or university Federal and Student ID numbers of the school you plan to attend

Eligibility

You must be a member or a family member of an Andrews Federal member.
You must be a graduating high school senior preparing to enter your freshman year of college, or trade school in the Fall of 2022.
You must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
You must provide an official transcript showing current GPA for verification.
Scholarships are not open to employees or board members of Andrews Federal Credit Union, or their families.
Limit one scholarship per household.

Winners

Scholarship winners will be notified by May 25, 2022.
Your rights to the scholarship money will be forfeited if you do not comply with these requirements or if we are unable to reach you.

Andrews Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. You must be a member, or a family member of an Andrews Federal member, either of which must be in good standing as of May 2, 2022. Must also be a graduating high school senior preparing to enter your freshman year of college or trade school in the fall of 2022. Scholarship Program not open to employees and Board Members of Andrews Federal Credit Union or their families. Limit one scholarship per household. This award is reported to the Internal Revenue Service as income of the recipient. Consult your tax advisor about your specific tax situation. Membership eligibility required. Our field of membership includes U.S. Active Duty or Retired Military personnel (or their spouses, dependents or dependent survivors) of Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base McGuire and military installations in central Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands; as well as over 200 employer groups throughout Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey. We also have nationwide membership eligibility through the American Consumer Council and anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in Washington, D.C.