iQ Credit Union Scholarships Awarded!

Vancouver, WA April 29, 2010— iQ Credit Union is committed to giving back to our community. We are pleased to announce that four students will each receive one scholarship. Students were chosen based on academic achievement, community service, letters of recommendation and a written essay. Congratulations to these years’ winners:

Graduating high school senior entering a 4 – Year College or University $1,000.00
Christine Sonners
College student working towards a baccalaureate degree $1,000.00
Daniel Tonkovich
Education Endorsement for Educators $1,000.00
Heidi Kleser
Committee’s Choice $1,000.00
Kevin Curtis

Please join us in congratulating them in their success.

Scholarship applications for the 2011-2012 school year will be are available online and at iQ locations beginning January 1, 2011

Eligibility
All existing primary members of the Credit Union are eligible. Also, anyone that lives, works, or attends school in the state of Washington is eligible to apply for a scholarship—however, only those people who have joined the Credit Union will be considered. Family members are eligible regardless of their residence. The applicant must be the primary member on the account (first person named) to be considered. Incoming, existing and returning students all qualify as eligible scholarship candidates. Recipients must use the scholarship to attend a licensed/certified program. Credit Union employees, board members, supervisory committee members and their children will be ineligible for said scholarships.

High School and College Student Applicants:
Applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for an iQ Credit Union Scholarship:

• Must be a primary member of iQ Credit Union prior to making scholarship application.
• Be a graduating high school senior, have completed high school or have completed high school equivalency.
• Be enrolling at a community college or four-year university for the fall of 2010 as either a freshman or a continuing student.
• Have a 2.25 cumulative GPA.
• Plan to enroll as a full-time student (12 credits or more per quarter or 13 credits or more per semester) for the 2010/2011 academic year.
• Be intent upon completing an academic transfer, baccalaureate or graduate program, depending upon the scholarship for which the applicant is being considered.

Application Packet:
Applicant must submit an application packet containing the following:

• A completed and signed iQ Credit Union Scholarship Application.
• Official academic transcripts from all schools attended.
• College SAT, ACT or ASSET Test scores or a signed note indicating test scores are not required for the college for which the applicant is attending.
• Two complete and signed recommendation forms submitted on iQ Credit Union Forms.
• Educational Goals – One page.
• Accomplishments – One page listing the applicant’s top five accomplishments and an explanation of how each has prepared the applicant for the future.

Applicant is responsible to turn in all components by March 13, 2010.

Endorsement Scholarship Applicants:
Applicants must meet basic requirements to be considered for an iQ Credit Union Scholarship:

• Must be a primary member of iQ Credit Union prior to making scholarship application.
• Employed educator.
• Be enrolling at a college or university for the fall of 2010 that has an endorsement program.

Application Packet:

• A completed and signed iQ Credit Union Endorsement Scholarship Application.
• Two complete and signed recommendation forms submitted on iQ Credit Union Forms.
• Educational Goals – One page.
• Accomplishments – One page listing the applicant’s top five accomplishments and an explanation of how each has prepared the applicant for the future.

Applicant is responsible to turn in all components by March 13, 2010.

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In order to apply, you must Fax or Mail the completed application forms to be received no later than March 13.


Fax To:
360.759.3179

Mail To:
iQ Credit Union
Attention: Jen Vera
PO Box 1739
Vancouver, WA 98668-1739