Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship Fund
January 29th, 2006 - Posted in ScholarshipTravis Credit Union, based in Vacaville, has announced it is increasing its Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship Fund.
This year, as part of a commitment to serve the community, Travis Credit Union’s board of directors has raised the number of $1,000 scholarship awards from eight to 15. The credit union also revised its application so that financial need is now an optional consideration.
“In the last two years we have received a tremendous response from young members who have exhibited a commitment to academic excellence and made exemplary contributions to their communities,” said Patsy Van Ouwerkerk, Travis president and CEO. “We look forward to recognizing even more of our deserving young members this year,”she said.
Travis Credit Union encourages all graduating seniors to apply. Each applicant must be a high school senior with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, bound for a two- or four-year college or university and a member of Travis Credit Union in good standing.
Students who live in Travis Credit Union’s nine-county service region and are not yet members may join the credit union and apply for a scholarship at the same time.
Scholarship applications are available at any branch location or students may apply online at Travis Credit Union’s Web site at www.traviscu.org. In addition to a completed application, other requirements include: a 250-word essay describing post-college goals and aspirations, a certified high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
Completed applications must be received no later than the close of business Friday, March 17.