Community Service Award Application

General Information 

• Applicant must meet criteria for membership at CFCU and have or open a CFCU membership savings account in their name by Friday, March 21, 2025.

• Applicant must be graduating from high school or earning a GED in spring 2025.

• Applicant may apply for the Community Service Award and a Stringham Scholarship.

• Applicant must have demonstrated evidence of service to the community by completing at least 75 unpaid volunteer hours from the summer after their sophomore year through their senior year.

Community service hours could include, but are not limited to, volunteering with non-profits (e.g. United Way, SPCA, Catholic Charities, food pantries, etc.), developing a project that betters the community (e.g. Eagle Scouts), or other volunteerism that gives back to members of the community. 

• Applicant must submit recommendation form(s) from volunteer/community service supervisor(s)verifying completion of at least 75 unpaid volunteer hours.

• CFCU employees, members of the Board of Directors, members of the Supervisory Committee, members of the Education Committee, and their immediate family members are not eligible for consideration.

Amount and Terms of the Award 

• One-time awards up to $1,500.

• Awards are for one year only and are not renewable.

• Award monies may be used at the recipients’ discretion.

• Disbursements will be paid directly to the recipient’s CFCU savings membership account on or after July 1, 2025.

Basis of Selection 

The Education Committee will score applications based on the categories below.

• Community impact of volunteerism

• Volunteer hours

• Short answer questions

• Recommendations Form(s)

• High School Activities/Work Experience

• Length of time applicant has been a member of CFCU

Additional Information 

• Applicants who have not opened a CFCU membership savings account in their name by Friday, March 21, 2025 will not be considered.

• Award Decisions will be made no later than May 31, 2025.

• Applicants will be notified of their status by mail shortly thereafter.

• No applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of sex, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, or age in consideration for this award.

• Any questions or concerns regarding the application may be emailed to [email protected].