Scholarship Instructions and Information

The scholarship deadline was March 29, 2024.

Thank you to everyone that applied. If you are interested in applying next year, please bookmark this page.

Purpose

The objectives of the FSFCU Scholarship program are to recognize outstanding graduating high school seniors for academic achievements and involvement in extracurricular and volunteer activities; to provide financial assistance to high school seniors so that they may accomplish their future educational goals; and to support FSFCU members in the enrichment of their college bound students.

Funds

The amount of the scholarship is $2,500 for one school year. It will pay $1,250 the first semester and $1,250 the second semester. The scholarship funds are paid to the college/university or vocational school. The recipient must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college/university or vocational school to receive the first installment. To receive the scholarship money for the second semester, the student must provide proof of at least a 3.0 overall GPA with a copy of the first semester transcript AND a second semester enrollment verification from the college/university or vocational school the recipient is attending.

The student’s FSFCU account must remain open and in good standing in order to receive both installments.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Completed Scholarship Application form and check list

2. High school student must have an account in good standing with FSFCU (no negative or past due accounts.) Don’t have an account? Open one online!

3. Certified high school transcript of 7 semesters with an unweighted GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a scale of 4.0)

4. Verification of ACT score (19 or higher) or SAT equivalent (990 or higher) printed on transcript or official notification letter

5. A personal statement essay in 300 words or less

6. One letter of reference from a teacher, counselor, or principal

7. Student must enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking student at an eligible institution no later than the fall semester (or its equivalent) in the academic year immediately following the year in which the student graduates from high school

Mailing or hand delivering your application?

Printed copies must be one-sided and may be typed or written in ink. Follow the instructions and mail or hand deliver your completed application by the deadline.

• Print the Scholarship Application

Applying online?

1. Fill out the online Scholarship Application*

2. The application will automatically save and may be edited at any time prior to submission

3. Upload any supporting documents through the application portal

   *All required fields in the application must be completed prior to submission. If there are any errors or incomplete fields, you will see a number proceeding the message “Next required field” at the top right of the form. Once the application is signed and submitted, it can no longer be edited

Where to mail your application and/or supporting documents:

Fort Sill Federal Credit Union
ATTN: 2024 Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1527
Lawton, OK 73502-1527

Important information before you begin:

Application and required documents must be received by Fort Sill Federal Credit Union (FSFCU) by close of business CST on March 29, 2024. Applicant must be a FSFCU member in good standing. Applications will not be returned and will become the property of FSFCU. The winning entries will be chosen at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Incomplete entries will automatically be disqualified. Winners will be notified on or before May 3, 2024 by mail or email. After confirmation of registration and acceptance at a two-year community college, a four-year college/university, or vocational school with 12 or more credits or units in classes, award checks will be issued and sent to the Financial Aid or Registrar’s Office.
Not valid where prohibited by law.

Selection of Recipients

A committee outside of FSFCU associates and volunteers will review only completed scholarship applications. The committee will select the recipients from an anonymous pool of applicants. All names and private information will be removed before the committee receives the applications. Students will be notified by mail or email if their application has been approved.

Congratulations to our 2023 Scholarship winners!