HFS Federal Credit Union is still accepting applications for their 2019 Scholarship Program! HFS FCU will be awarding seven (7) $2,500 scholarships for a total of $17,500,to graduating Big Island High School Seniors who meet eligibility requirements.Don’t forget to complete and submit your application before the deadline.
The scholarship program was created as a means to support Big Island students,who work hard in school and volunteer in our communities, in achieving their goals of higher education. Previous recipients have gone on to study in fields such as Education, Law, Medicine, Art, Automotive Mechanics, and more. Our 2018 scholarship recipient Devynie shared her dreams of becoming a nurse practitioner:
"My overall plan is to become a nurse practitioner that specializes in dermatology... another possible plan is to become a dermatologist.
I hope that with my college experience I will acquire the knowledge needed to help my community with their health and complexion so that they feel happy to be in their own skin." – 2018 Scholarship Recipient, Devynie
Student members of HFS pursuing further education at a full-time accredited 2 or 4 year Vocational-Technical School, College or University are eligible to apply. Recipients will be selected based on a variety of criteria, including: academic performance, achievements, and community service.
For a complete list of requirements and to apply, students may download the application at http://www.hfsfcu.org/news/2019Scholarship, pick one up at any HFS FCU branch location island-wide, or inquire with their high school counselors. Completed applications with supporting documents must be turned into the Credit Union or postmarked no later than Thursday, February 28, 2019.