Scholarships

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We want you to succeed — and that means helping
you access the education you need. Lending is only one half of that coin. Scholarships, grants, and financial counseling matter just as much.

2020 Clearwater Credit Union Scholarship

We award one $2,000 scholarship and six $1,000 scholarships every year to high school seniors who have been active members in our field of membership for at least one year.

The 2020 online application opens on February 14, 2020, and application and supporting materials are due by April 5, 2020.

Questions? Call Heidi Hanson at (406) 523-3524.

Clearwater Scholarship Application

Name * Required
First Last
Mailing Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone * Required
Email * Required
Last 3 Digits of Your Clearwater Account Number: * Required
High School * Required
Cumulative GPA: * Required
College/University You're Planning to Attend * Required
Intended Major/Field of Study * Required
Please list all activities, clubs, organizations you’ve participated in, volunteer work you’ve done, and or employment experience. * Required
Meeting the financial challenges of obtaining a college degree is daunting. In 500 words or less, please answer the following questions: How are you personally addressing this challenge? What changes should be implemented to improve access to higher education? * Required
Given Clearwater’s values-based philosophy as stated above, in 800 words or less, please answer the following question: How will furthering your education help you create positive change in your community? In what ways will this community change align with your personal values and the values of Clearwater? * Required
Clearwater Credit Union is an organization committed to values-based banking. To learn more about this movement and our membership in the Global Alliance for Banking on Values, visit www.gabv.org. To us, values-based banking means building inclusive economies, empowering people, protecting the environment, and establishing long-term, impactful relationships with our members. To read more about our mission, vision, and values, check out our Force for Good website: https://clearwatercreditunion.org/what-we-believe.
High School Transcript * Required
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx.
Accepted file formats are jpg, gif, png, pdf, and Microsoft Word.
Two Letters of Reference * Required
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx.
Please submit two letters of reference (one letter must be from a teacher/counselor/coach at your school) Accepted file formats are jpg, gif, png, pdf, and Microsoft Word.
Maximum file size - 24 mega bytes.
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Advice on Saving for College

Our credit union has partnered with VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. to provide you with financial planning, investment advice, and insurance.

Thinking about ways to save for college? Schedule a no-cost consultation with a licensed VALIC representative at one of our branches: call 406.523.3300.

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