The Credit Union sponsors a permanently endowed scholarship to be awarded each year to an undergraduate member who is in good standing and is or will be enrolled at Emporia State University. This scholarship was established to reward students who have achieved academic success and demonstrated leadership skills and ability.

Applicants must have been a member for at least one year prior to the semester for which the application is submitted.

Applicants are required to:

• give evidence of achieving a high school GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.4 or higher, or a composite score of at least 23 on the ACT Official documents must accompany the application
• demonstrate a cumulative college/university GPA of 3.25 or higher (for those currently enrolled in higher education)
• clearly document all extracurricular activity involvement
• give proof of their demonstrated leadership skills and ability
• show how they have contributed positively as a citizen of the community in which they reside

The application must be returned to the Credit Union by March 1st. The award will be made for the following fall and spring semesters.

How to Apply

Please download the application, fill it out completely, and return it to the credit union

If you have any questions, please contact a Member Service Representative at 620-342-2336 or 866-342-2336.

Background:

Emporia State Federal Credit Union, originally known as the Emporia Consumers Federal Credit Union, was
granted a charter to serve a "field of membership" in July of 1937 under the provisions of an act established by
the 73rd Congress.  Since that time the credit union has continued to grow and flourish as a member-owned
credit union opened to those affiliated with ESU, surrounding school districts and most recently in January 2009,
employees and students attending Flint Hills Technical College.  Because of our commitment to education and
those involved with education, this scholarship has been established at Flint Hills Technical College.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must meet and maintain the following criteria:

• Must have a minimum high school or college cumulative 2.75 GPA.
• Student enrolling for the first time or a student who has completed a technical certificate
  at FHTC and pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
• Must be a post-secondary degree-seeking student enrolling in the fall semester.  Priority
  will be given to full-time enrollment; part-time enrollment considered.
• Completion of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  However, financial
  need will not be the determining factor in awarding this scholarship

Selection Procedure:

Students must complete the scholarship application process.  Applications will be reviewed and
awarded according to established criteria and the FHTC Foundation Scholarship Committee
procedures.

Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the Emporia State Federal Credit Union Annual
Meeting which is typically held on the President's Day holiday.

Amount, Notification and Disbursement:

The amount and number of scholarships awarded will be determined by the scholarship committee.
Scholarship funds will be applied to the recipient's educational costs including tuition, fees, textbooks
and required supplies.  Payment for the second semester is contingent on satisfactory completion
of the fall semester according to scholarship criteria.  Emporia State Federal Credit Union will be
notified each semester for payment of scholarship funds.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail.  Upon receiving notice, the recipient will submit a letter
of appreciation and thanks to the scholarship donor.