Monday, October 31, 2016

Raymond A. Vinson Scholarship - Apply Today to earn up to $4,000 in Scholarship Funds*

Eligible Applicants must:
§  Be a member or dependent of a member of Community First with an account in good standing for at least one year
§  Be an entering college freshman student and under the age of 24 at the application deadline
§  Demonstrate leadership ability and financial need
§  Attend a two-or four-year public or private accredited Florida college or university
§  Have a high school grade point average of at least 3.0 (unweighted) plus a minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1,110.
§  Fill out and return the scholarship application to the nearest branch location by March 1, 2017
§  Recipient may continue the scholarship on an annual basis until graduation, not to exceed four years. A GPA of at least 2.5 freshman year and 3.0 each succeeding year are required for continued eligibility
Selection Criteria:
§  Academic Qualifications: A copy of your high school transcript
§  Financial Need: Applicants must include completed free application for Federal Student Aid.
§  Interview
§  Essay: 200-word essay explaining how the scholarship will help the applicant attain their educational and financial goals.
§  Two letters of recommendation: Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from two of the following people: high school principal, teacher, or guidance counselor; religious or civic leader; and/or a current or former employer.
§  Community and Leadership Activities: Honors and Awards