NWPCU Scholarship
Direct application
$1,000
4 winners
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Primary NW Priority Credit Union members for at least one year who are graduating high school seniors or current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for an NWPCU scholarship. Four $1,000 awards are granted and judged on essay, academics, extracurriculars, financial need, and community service. Recipients must enroll in an accredited U.S. two- or four-year college or vocational program.
Submit a 500-word typed essay on an assigned topic, at least two letters of recommendation, official sealed transcripts, and proof of acceptance to your chosen school. Official NWPCU employees and their immediate family members are ineligible.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Scholarship application form
- Typed essay on the assigned topic
- At least two letters of recommendation
- Official sealed transcript
- Proof of acceptance to chosen school
- List of at least two community-service or school activities
- NWPCU Scholarship Application Form
- Two letters of recommendation (including author's relationship to applicant and how long they have known the applicant)
- High School transcripts and SAT scores if recent (within 5 years) high school graduate; or college transcripts if current/recent post-secondary student; or a detailed letter explaining circumstances i
- Attached sheet listing at least two community service activities or school activities, describing your role, what you contributed, and what you received in return
- Eligibility: must be a NW Plus CU member in good standing for at least 90 days prior to applying (or parent must be if applicant is under 18)
- Application submitted by mail (no staples or bound material)
- Applications must be submitted by mail with no staples or bound material.
- Awards are judged on essay, academics, extracurricular activities, financial need, and community service.