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<p><a href="https://www.ucu.org/">University Credit Union</a>&nbsp;(UCU) has announced its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ucu.org/Landing-Pages/2023-UCU-Scholarship">annual scholarship program</a>&nbsp;for the 2023 school year. There are three scholarship awards available, which have been designed to recognize outstanding UCU student members (high school, undergraduate, and/or graduate students) who have demonstrated leadership initiative in addressing educational inequities or are making a positive impact in their communities.</p>
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<p>The scholarship awards are available to any university students or high school students that have been accepted into an accredited educational institution, who meet the eligibility criteria listed below.</p>
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<p>As a purpose-driven financial cooperative, UCU strives to provide a financial advantage and assist university communities in the pursuit of academic excellence and leadership. Through community-based student scholarship programs, UCU aims to strengthen community bonds and support the success of campuses throughout California. UCU has supported university communities since it was founded in 1951 on UCLA’s campus by faculty and staff. Since then, UCU has awarded more than $115,000 in scholarships to outstanding students in partner communities.</p>
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<p>The awards will be provided within three categories:</p>
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<li><strong>Al Aubin Advocacy Scholarship:</strong>&nbsp;For students who have advocated, supported, or are helping to alleviate barriers for underrepresented students in higher education.</li>
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<li><strong>Jane Permaul Women in Leadership Scholarship:&nbsp;</strong>For students who have supported, influenced, or shown leadership efforts to eliminate barriers for women in leadership roles.</li>
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<li><strong>University Credit Union Financial Advantage Scholarship:&nbsp;</strong>For students who plan to use or are currently using their education to positively impact their community.</li>
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<p><strong>University Credit Union’s 2023 scholarships</strong></p>
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<p>One recipient will be awarded $5,000 for each available scholarship category, regardless of education level, for a total of three scholarships and $15,000 awarded. Awards will be paid directly to the recipients’ schools.</p>
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<p>Note that University Credit Union must receive the completed application, transcripts, and essay no later than<strong>&nbsp;February 19, 2023</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Are you eligible?</strong></p>
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<li>Must be a University Credit Union member for at least six months and in good standing. Any joint member listed on an account is not considered a member and is not eligible to apply. If you are not currently a member, you can join UCU to become eligible to apply for next year’s scholarship.</li>
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<li>Full-time students who are currently enrolled in an accredited junior college, undergraduate or graduate program.</li>
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<li>High school students who have been accepted and are scheduled to attend an accredited junior college, college, or university.</li>
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<li>Current GPA 3.0 or higher (based on last grading period).</li>
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<li>Previous UCU scholarship recipients are ineligible for 18 months after the previous scholarship is awarded.</li>
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<li>UCU employees, volunteers, and their immediate family or household members are ineligible.</li>
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<li>Submission packets containing all requirements must be submitted to University Credit Union by February 19, 2023.</li>
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<p><strong>How to apply</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Al Aubin Advocacy and Advancement for Underrepresented Scholars Scholarship</strong></p>
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<li><strong>How to apply</strong>: Describe in 500 words or less, how you have advocated, supported, or are helping to alleviate barriers for underrepresented students in higher education.</li>
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<p><strong>Jane Permaul Women in Leadership Scholarship</strong></p>
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<li><strong>How to apply</strong>: Describe in 500 words or less, how you have supported, influenced, or shown leadership efforts to eliminate barriers for women in leadership roles.</li>
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<p><strong>University Credit Union Financial Advantage Scholarship</strong></p>
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<li><strong>How to apply</strong>: Describe in 500 words or less, how you plan to use or are currently using your education to positively impact your community.</li>
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<p><strong>What to include in your application</strong></p>
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<li>Education experience</li>
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<li>Community service involvement and/or volunteer work</li>
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<li>Activities and awards</li>
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<li>Educational and career goals</li>
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<li>An original essay of no more than 500 words on the topic of the scholarship for which you are submitting an application</li>
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<li>Release for verification and promotion</li>
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<li>Letter of acceptance if not currently attending university or college</li>
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<li>A copy of your most recent transcript</li>
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<li>Completed packets can be submitted electronically at ucu.org/scholarship, or mailed to:</li>
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<p><strong>University Credit Union</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Attention: Scholarship Committee</strong></p>
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<p><strong>1500 S. Sepulveda Blvd.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Los Angeles, CA 90025</strong></p>
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<p>For more information, please visit University Credit Union’s website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ucu.org/Landing-Pages/2023-UCU-Scholarship">https://www.ucu.org/Landing-Pages/2023-UCU-Scholarship</a></p>
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