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EFCU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

 
We are proud to bring back the EFCU Scholarship Program for the 2024-2025 school year to help deserving local high school graduates pursue their dreams of higher education. EFCU will award ten $1,000 scholarships for a total of $10,000 to winning applicants who are graduating from eligible high schools within our field of membership and have plans to attend an accredited two or four year college or institution, or any post-high school education including trade schools.

To apply for the EFCU scholarship, click below for our application.
Download the Application
Application submission deadline is April 11, 2025
Winners will be announced May 2025!
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Please submit the following supporting documents with your application:

  • Official copy of your high school transcript
  • Copy of your acceptance letter as a full-time student of a university, community college, trade school or vocational school
  • A written essay no less than 300 words about your involvement in the community and how you define failure
  • Authorization release form (if applicable see the last page of the application)
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You may submit your application and supporting documents by doing the following: 

  • Email to scholarships@efcu.org
  • Provide to your school guidance counselor
  • Mail to:
    Elko Federal Credit Union
    Attn: Scholarship Committee
    2397 Mountain City Hwy, 
    Elko, NV 89801

 

All complete applications will be reviewed by volunteer members of EFCU's Student Scholarship Committee and Board of Directors, and awards will be determined in a fair and consistent manner. EFCU does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. All application information will be kept strictly confidential. Student applicant must be or become a member of EFCU with an EFCU savings account prior to issuance of a scholarship and a high school graduate in 2025 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school. High school transcripts will be required. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. Acceptance required as a full-time student at an accredited institution: university, community college, trade school or vocational school is required, and a written acceptance letter must be provided. Two (2) letters of recommendation from influencing adults: teacher, coach, counselor, community leader, employer, etc., must be included with application. A written essay is required (see application for topic requirements). Special consideration will be given to students who have been involved in extracurricular and/or community service activities. Application must be postmarked, received by an EFCU representative or school guidance counselor by 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2025 to be considered.