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Student Ambassador Scholarship

Numerica is proud to offer 10 $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors who’ve made a commitment to give back in our community.

Important Dates

• Applications open: Early 2021
• 2020 scholarship applications are now closed. We will announce this year's winners by June 10, 2020 via phone or email

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for one of 10 $1,500 Numerica Credit Union Student Ambassador Scholarships, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a Numerica member in good standing
• High school senior entering college/university as a full-time student in the fall of 2020
• Completed a minimum of 20 hours of community service during high school
• Provide a reference letter from a non-profit 501(c)3 (letters from school coaches, counselors, or teachers will not be accepted)
• Minimum word count of 150 must be met on all application questions
• Provide a copy of acceptance letter from a regionally or nationally accredited institute of higher education

My desire is to wake up every morning with a sense of purpose and an eagerness for changing the world. That thrill and excitement of helping others improve their life will be the driving force through all the tough times. - Nathan Anderson

Continuing Education Scholarship

Numerica is proud to offer three $2,500 scholarships for college students who are continuing to work full-time on Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in the fall of 2020.

Important Dates

• Applications open: Early 2021
• 2020 scholarship applications are now closed. We will announce this year's winners by June 10, 2020 via phone or email

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for one of three $2,500 Numerica Credit Union Continuing Education Scholarships, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a Numerica member in good standing
• Continuing to work on an Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree (students who are completing a Doctorate program are not eligible) in the fall of 2020
• Minimum word count of 150 must be met on all application questions
• Currently enrolled in school at time of application

...the presentation by Katie at Numerica gave me some hope despite all my obstacles. Her story helped me have the conversation with my husband about putting some money aside to pay his loans. - Jenni Broz

Vocational Scholarship

Numerica is proud to offer two $1,250 scholarships for students entering in a trade or vocational school.

Important Dates

• Applications open: Early 2021
• 2020 scholarship applications are now closed. We will announce this year's winners by June 10, 2020 via phone or email

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for one of two $1,250 Numerica Credit Union Vocational Scholarships, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a Numerica member in good standing
• Be entering into a vocational/trade school as a full-time student in the fall of 2020
• Minimum word count of 150 must be met on all application questions
• Provide a copy of acceptance letter from a regionally or nationally accredited institute of higher education

Student Loan Repayment Scholarship

Numerica is proud to offer four (up to) $5,000 scholarships for student loan repayment for members who have completed an Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree.

Important Dates

• Applications open: September 1, 2020
• Application deadline: November 30, 2020 (Midnight)
• Winner announced by: December 15, 2020 via phone or email

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for one of four (up to) $5,000 Numerica Credit Union Student Loan Repayment Scholarships, you must meet all of of the following requirements:

• Be a Numerica member in good standing
• Provide proof of degree completion (Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree)
• Submit a current monthly statement from student loan servicer
• Minimum word count of 150 must be met on all application questions
• Loan must be a federal student loan - private student loans are not eligible

We worked closely with superintendents and teachers to develop curricula and educational workshops for young adults at area schools and youth organizations. A sample of the topics we cover include:

• Creating S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Frame) Savings Goals
• Understanding the difference between banks vs. credit unions (All ages)
• Building blocks to savings (Elementary)
• Interviewing for a Job (High School and older)
• Understanding Credit - Credit Score and Credit Cards. This session is covered best in two sessions. (High School and older)
• Creating a budget (High School and older)
• Investing (High School and older)
• Financial Simulation Students will become adults over night! They now have a house, job, bills and a family to support. What choices will they make? This session is covered best in two sessions. (High School and older)
• Student loans (High School and older)
• Fraud (High School and older)
• Check writing (High School and older)
• Teacher's Guides Available Upon Request

Don't see a topic you'd like covered or want to schedule us in your class or organization?

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