HONOLULU, HAWAII – Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) launched its 19th annual scholarship program.
Members and dependents of Hawaii State FCU attending a university, college or trade/vocational school can apply for a $2,000 scholarship. Fifteen scholarships will be given out based on financial need, academic merit and extra-curricular activities.
Since 1996, the Hawaii State FCU scholarship program has awarded more than $449,000 to help members pursue a higher education.
Applicants must submit an application form, along with most recent official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a personal essay, student aid report, and a list of personal achievements and community service participation.
Applications can be downloaded at hsfcu.com/scholarship or picked up at any Hawaii State FCU branch location. For branch locations, visit hsfcu.com/branches-and-hours.
Completed application packets can be hand-delivered to the Hawaii State FCU main branch (560 Halekauwila St. Honolulu, HI 96813) or mailed to (Hawaii State FCU, Attn: Marketing, P.O. Box 3072, Honolulu, HI 96802). Applications will be accepted January 1 through March 31, 2014.
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union (Hawaii State FCU) was founded in 1936. Serving state, city and county employees and their families across the state, Hawaii State FCU has more than 77,000 members and holds more than $1.3 billion in assets. Hawaii State FCU provides financial advising, checking, savings and loan services at seven branches throughout Oahu and one in Kahului, Maui. For more information, please visit: www.hsfcu.com.