Eligibility
Open to high school students in the 11th grade through college sophomores. Only EFCU members and children of EFCU members are eligible.
Essay Guidelines:
- Typed, double-spaced
- Pages must be numbered.
- 8.5" x 11" paper
- Cover sheet including name, title of essay, grade level, phone number, address and number of words in the essay.
- List of source references
Content
Write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay discussing the difference between credit unions and traditional financial institutions. Include a narrative that discusses the court case, the Credit Union Membership Act and what it means to members and potential members of the future.
The Scholarship committe will be judging your essay based on content, grammar, punctuation and your ability to follow instructions.
If you have any questions or require information regarding source material, please contact Jasmine Bina at Embarcadero Federal Credit Union, telephone number (415) 765-6850.
Entry Package
Must include your cover sheet, essay, a completed application form and confirmation of your grade level or graduation date. All entries must be mailed to:
EFCU Scholarship Committee
131 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
