Community Impact

Scholarship Application Instructions & Information

All sections of the application must be completed, and application must be signed to be eligible.

Complete the online application with the following requirements:

1. Copy of applicant’s current high school or college transcript.
2. One letter of recommendation from a non-relative teacher, mentor or coach.
3. Information regarding participation in school, community, and/or work activities.
4. Parent/Guardian’s or Applicant’s occupation and employer.
5. Number of children/dependents living at home, or attending a college/university at this time (if any).
6. Respond to three essay questions in your own words:
   • What are your academic and/or professional goals and why?
   • What are the obstacles you have encountered that have hindered you from reaching your full potential, and how have you managed to overcome them?
   • How will this scholarship make a difference to you?

Completed scholarship applications must be submitted online on or before Friday, March 1, 2024 by 11:59p.m. to be eligible for consideration.

General Information

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be the primary owner of a Sound account. To be eligible for consideration, the account must be open and active by Monday, January 31, 2024.
• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or pursuing continuing education.
• Applicant must have a 3.00 cumulative G.P.A. or higher through senior year of high school.
• Applicant must be a student in good standing.
• Application must be submitted online by Friday, March 1, 2024.
• All Sound Credit Union Board Members, Audit Committee Members, staff, and the immediate family of those listed previously are not eligible.

Amount & Terms of Award

• Up to $20,000 in all Sound Credit Union scholarships may be awarded, each consisting of one (1) grant from $500 to $3,000. Scholarships are awarded one time only and are not renewable.
• All funds disbursed will be made payable to the student’s college or university of choice.

Application Procedure & Deadline

• Complete the online application form at soundcu.com/scholarships by Friday, March 1, 2024.
• DEADLINE: All materials and applications are due Friday, March 1, 2024.

Basis of Selection

The selection committee will score scholarship applications based on the weighted categories below.

• 25% High School Activities & Leadership
• 20% Community Involvement & Work Experience
• 20% Academic Performance
• 20% Essay
• 15% Length of membership at Sound Credit Union

Other Information

• The selection committee may request to interview applicants in person or by phone.
• Only selected applicants will be notified in writing by Friday, May 17, 2024.
• Family financial information provided will remain confidential.
• Please do not include photographs with application. Only selected recipients will be asked to send a photograph for the website.
• In consideration of this scholarship, no applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of age, national origin, religion, ability, race, color, marital status, gender or sexual orientation.
• By submitting an application, you agree that Sound Credit Union can use your name and photo for publicity purposes unless you specify otherwise.