Student Scholarship 2025 NICU Foundation

2025 North Island Credit Union Foundation Student Scholarship Application

The North Island Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to acknowledge exceptional students throughout the greater San Diego and Riverside Counties, by awarding 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to these students.

Submission of an essay and letter of recommendation will provide a testament to the character and abilities of the student applicant. Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university in 2025 AND a W-9 tax form will be required before release of award funds.

Applicant Qualifications

Resident of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, San Diego or Orange Counties OR a California or North Island Credit Union member/dependent of a member who may live outside of our core service area
Graduating high school senior enrolling into a two- or four-year college OR community college student transferring into a four-year university
Minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA)
Evidence of community and/or school involvement

How to Apply

Fill out the online application below. You will not have the opportunity to save the application and return later to complete it.
Submit the following two supporting documents online. These documents must be typed or legibly printed and may be uploaded as a PDF, Word, or image (.jpg or .png) file.
- A copy of your school transcript including your GPA and ACT or SAT scores (if applicable). Unofficial copies are acceptable.
- A letter of recommendation from someone other than a parent/guardian who has experience working with you either through a school activity, job, or community involvement.
Provide a short essay that answers ONE of the three topics found in the application below (not to exceed 700 words).
Application, supporting documents, and the short essay must be submitted together by Friday, March 7, 2025, 11:59pm, Pacific Time.

Award Announcement

Award recipients will be announced on our website on Monday, March 31, 2025: northisland.ccu.com/studentscholarship
Recipients will also receive an email notification.
Awardees will be invited to a private award presentation on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Recipients must provide proof of college/university enrollment by August 31, 2025, and a signed W-9 tax form to receive the award.

Submission Date: This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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1. Full Name *This question is required.

2. Date of Birth *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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3. Address, City, State, Zip Code *This question is required.

4. Telephone Number *This question is required.

5. Email Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

6. How did you hear about our Scholarship Program? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

7. Current School & School District *This question is required.

8. School Address, City, State, Zip Code *This question is required.

9. Current GPA *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

10. SAT Score (if available)

11. ACT Score (if available)

12. College(s) you plan to attend (list no more than two) *This question is required.

13. Field of Study *This question is required.

14. School Transcript
Please upload a copy of your school transcript including your GPA and ACT or SAT scores (if applicable).
Unofficial copies are acceptable. Acceptable file types include: pdf, doc, docx, .jpg, or .png.
(Click the browse button and locate the file on your device).

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15. Letter of Recommendation
Please upload a letter of recommendation from someone other than a parent/guardian who has experience working with you either through a school activity, job, or community involvement. Acceptable file types include: pdf, doc, docx, .jpg, or .png.
(Click the browse button and locate the file on your device).

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If you experience difficulties loading your transcript and/or your reference, please complete and submit this online form, then email the two documents as attachments to grogers@ccu.com. Thank you.

16. School, Work, and Community Involvement
List your top five areas of employment, school, or community involvement, including a brief description of the activity and your role. Also provide the approximate number of hours you have spent participating in that activity over the past 2 years. *This question is required.

Space Cell	Employment, School, or Community Involvement	Description of activity and your role	Hours spent in the past 2 years
#1	#1: Employment, School, or Community Involvement	#1: Description of activity and your role	#1: Hours spent in the past 2 years
#2	#2: Employment, School, or Community Involvement	#2: Description of activity and your role	#2: Hours spent in the past 2 years
#3	#3: Employment, School, or Community Involvement	#3: Description of activity and your role	#3: Hours spent in the past 2 years
#4	#4: Employment, School, or Community Involvement	#4: Description of activity and your role	#4: Hours spent in the past 2 years
#5	#5: Employment, School, or Community Involvement	#5: Description of activity and your role	#5: Hours spent in the past 2 years

17. Short Essay
Please answer ONE of the following three essay prompts. Your essay should not exceed 700 words, there is no minimum length. Be sure to address each portion within your chosen essay prompt.

Prompt 1:
Describe the impact that attending college will have on your future. What do you hope to achieve by going to college? How will your future benefit by obtaining a degree? How do you see your college aspirations and future career benefitting the community at large?

Prompt 2:
Write about a person who has been uniquely influential in your life. Explain how this person came into your life and speak to what insight or wisdom this person imparted to you. How has the influence of this person impacted your view toward attending college and being a part of your community?

Prompt 3:
Describe an obstacle or difficult life experience that you have overcome. How has this motivated you to pursue your future education? What might your life be like if you had not overcome this obstacle? What advice would you give others that are facing a similar hardship in their life?

*This question is required.

18. I certify that all information provided on this application is accurate and complete. I understand that any misleading or false information will result in my application being disqualified. If selected as a grant winner, I understand that the decision of North Island Credit Union Foundation's Teacher Grant Committee is final. *This question is required.

19. Signature
Using your mouse, touchpad, or phone screen, please sign your name to certify your application as complete and final prior to submission. Please type your name immediately below your signature. *This question is required.

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20. Have you ever participated in a financial literacy program?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

21. Would you be interested in a financial literacy program hosted by North Island Credit Union? If yes, please fill out the form below.

Email Address

Phone Number

22. Consent from a parent/legal guardian is required for individuals under the age of 18 requesting to receive additional information on financial literacy.

Date This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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