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• Important Details

  Guidelines:
  To apply, you must be a graduating high school senior in Harris County, Cy-Fair ISD or Waller ISD.
  
  All scholarship applicants must

  1. Use the current Cy-Fair FCU Scholarship Application's online form (located on this webpage)
  2. and Submit an Unofficial High School Transcript in order to be considered for a scholarship.

  
  Deadlines:
  The final deadline of completed applications must be submitted by March 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM (CT) and all transcripts must be received on or before March 22, 2024.
  
  Important Notice
  You will NOT be able to save as you go, so before you begin the application please be sure you have all necessary information ready to complete this application. The online application will require personal information, family financial information, work history, activities information, and contains an essay portion. (See "Items To Pull Together Before You Start" in the next drop down box.)
  
  Unofficial High School Transcript
  Please pick one up from your Registrar’s office and send it either by...
  Email: ScholarshipProgram@cyfairfcu.org
  or
  Mail/Deliver to:
  Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union
  Attn: Scholarship Program
  9601 Jones Road, Suite 200
  Houston, Texas 77065
  
  A screenshot from the school website or mobile app will not be accepted. It must be an unofficial high school transcript, containing your name, picked up at your school's registrar office. When sending by email you may send a scan or picture of the transcript. Please make sure everything appears in the file and that it is clearly legible.
  
  Please Note:
  

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • DO NOT submit a picture, resume or bio with your application.

  
  Application Review and Notification:
  A committee made up of community volunteers will review the applications following the final deadline. The Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union scholarships are awarded without regard to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation of the applicant. The applicants selected to be awarded scholarships will be notified in April. By accepting a Cy-Fair FCU scholarship you agree to allow Cy-Fair FCU to use your image in photograph or video and written or oral statements for use in communications, promotional and educational material related to the scholarship program.
  
  Disbursement:
  Scholarship proceeds shall be made payable to the educational institution for the benefit of the recipient by Cy-Fair FCU. If the recipient elects not to attend or not to continue in school, any undisbursed scholarship will be forfeited and an alternate recipient may be chosen by Cy-Fair FCU’s Scholarship committee.
  
  If you have issues with the application form below, try this link.
  
  Questions?
  Email: ScholarshipProgram@cyfairfcu.org
  or Call 281.571.5000 (ask to speak with CFFCU's Executive Assistant)
  
  

• Items To Pull Together Before You Start

  IN PREPARATION...
  Before starting the application, here is a list of items you may need for this application:
  
  

  • Number of accelerated classes taken in high school (if any)
  • Current cumulative grade point average (GPA)
  • Family's adjusted gross income for last year
  • If your parent/guardian receives social security, alimony, child support or disability income, and if so, how much per year.
  • Any Work Experience (including start & end dates)
  • List of school organizations/clubs, community organizations/service, or place worship activities you have been involved in.
  • List of any leadership positions you have held (if any)
  • List of any Honors or Awards you have received (if any)
  • 500 Word or Less Essay:
    Provide background information about why we should consider you for one of our scholarships. Please include why you are seeking a scholarship and any special circumstances that may help to qualify you for student aid. Also include your career/educational/life goals. This is a critical section of our evaluation, so be thorough and provide reasons why you should be a selected applicant.
  • If applying for a Partin Foundation Scholarship, please review additional requirements in the "Partin Foundation Scholarships" drop down box.

  
  
  DON'T FORGET...
  Following the completion of this online application you will need to send in an Unofficial High School Transcript before the final deadline. Please pick one up from your Registrar’s office and send it either by:
  
  Email: ScholarshipProgram@cyfairfcu.org
  or
  Mail/Deliver to:
  Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union
  Attn: Scholarship Program
  9601 Jones Road, Suite 200
  Houston, Texas 77065
  
  A screenshot from the school website or mobile app will not be accepted. It must be an unofficial high school transcript, containing your name, picked up at your school's registrar office. When sending by email you may send a scan or picture of the transcript. Please make sure everything appears in the file and that it is clearly legible.
  
  Please Note:
  

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • DO NOT submit a picture, resume or bio with your application.

  
  
  Questions?
  Email: ScholarshipProgram@cyfairfcu.org
  or Call 281.571.5000 (ask to speak with CFFCU's Executive Assistant)
  
  

• Cy-Fair FCU Scholarships

  IMPORTANT:
  You will NOT be able to save your progress. Please review the "Items To Pull Together Before You Start" drop-down box for what information you will want to have ready before filling out the application.
  
  CY-FAIR FCU SCHOLARSHIPS:
  
  

  • Cy-Fair FCU Community Scholarship (3 scholarship recipients, $1500 for each recipient):
    Open to all graduating high school seniors in Harris County, CFISD or Waller ISD.
  
  
  • Cy-Fair FCU Member Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1500):
    Open to graduating high school seniors in Harris County, CFISD or Waller ISD who are Cy-Fair FCU members, or have a family member (Parent, Sibling, Grandparents, Aunt/Uncle, etc) who has a verifiable membership account with Cy-Fair FCU. The member number will be needed for verification.
  
  
  • Full-Year Lone Star College Scholarship -- in memory of Pattie R. Miller (1 recipient receives $3500):
    Open to graduating high school seniors in Harris County, CFISD or Waller ISD planning to attend Lone Star College. This scholarship amount is simply an estimation of what it may cost to cover 1 full-year of expenses at LSC (including tuition, books, and other lab fees). These funds are not guaranteed to cover a full-year. Any additional expenses will be the responsibility of the applicant, not Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union.
  
  
  • Bi-Lingual Spanish Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1500):
    Open to bi-lingual (Spanish & English) graduating high school seniors in Harris County, CFISD or Waller ISD. Applicants of this scholarship are required to either be enrolled in or have completed the ESL or NAC program. Applicants must also submit their essay in both English and Spanish

  
  
  

• Prairie View Scholarship

  IMPORTANT:
  You will NOT be able to save your progress. Please review the "Items To Pull Together Before You Start" drop-down box for what information you will want to have ready before filling out the application.
  
  PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOLARSHIP
  
  In March 2022, Prairie View FCU joined Cy-Fair FCU as its own division within the Cy-Fair FCU organization. With PVFCU’s deep roots in Prairie View, the credit union’s PVFCU Financial Center is committed to preserving the history and legacy of community connection that Prairie View FCU cultivated over its nearly 86 years of operation.
  
  As part of that commitment, this year we are pleased to announce the addition of PVFCU’s Prairie View A&M University Scholarship. This scholarship honors the historic founding of Prairie View FCU in March 1937, originally chartered to serve employees of Prairie View State College, which is now Prairie View A&M University.
  
  

  • PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP (1 recipient receives $1500):
    Open to graduating high school seniors in Harris County, CFISD or Waller ISD planning to attend Prairie View A&M University. Proof of application to PVAMU may be required.

  
  
  

• The Partin Foundation Scholarships

  IMPORTANT:
  You will NOT be able to save your progress. Please review the "Items To Pull Together Before You Start" drop-down box for what information you will want to have ready before filling out the application.
  
  Before filling out the application for the Partin Foundation Scholarships, please prepare:

  1. an Essay (500 words or less) based on the topic related to the Scholarship you are applying for (see the listed scholarships below)
  2. have two (2) Letters of Recommendation (a link will be provided in the application to upload your letters of recommendation)
  3. and also be prepared with the items mentioned in the "Required Info to Complete" drop down box below, including an additional essay.

  
  
  THE PARTIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
  
  

  • Bob Partin Integrity Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1000):
    Bob Partin is one who embodies honor and integrity. He is the inspiration for the kind of student the Partin Foundation would like to award this scholarship to.
    Required Essay: Describe what honor and integrity means to you and how these traits have defined your life choices and actions. See "Required Info to Complete" drop down box for details on the additional essay that is also required to be completed.
  
  
  • Paulette Partin Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship (1 female recipient):
    The Paulette Partin Scholarship is intended for encouraging and supporting females to advance their entrepreneurial spirit.
    Required Essay: Describe what the Entrepreneurial Spirit is, what it means to you, and how you have demonstrated such a spirit in your life.
  
  
  • Deputy Darren Goforth Memorial Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1000):
    Deputy Darren Goforth served his community with integrity and courage in the face of adversity. We are seeking applicants who have overcome a great challenge.
    Required Essay: Describe a time when you faced a major challenge (adversity) in your life. Include how you overcame that challenge, how you demonstrated integrity and courage during that time, what was the outcome and how this challenge made you a better person. See "Required Info to Complete" drop down box for details on the additional essay that is also required to be completed.
  
  
  • Harris County Pct 5 Cpl. Charles "Chuck" Galloway Memorial Scholarship:
    Corporal Charles Galloway was a model of selflessness, making sacrifices to mentor and serve those in his community.
    Required Essay: 1) Describe what is Selflessness to you. 2) How have you personally observed selflessness in action. 3) In what way have you demonstrated willingness to put others - including a complete stranger - before yourself.

  
  
  SCORING OF APPLICATIONS
  
  The Partin Foundation Scholarships are weighted as follows:

  • 50% = Merit, Community & School Involvement
  • 35% = Essay
  • 15% = GPA

  
  
  

• The Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship

  IMPORTANT:
  You will NOT be able to save your progress. Please review the "Items To Pull Together Before You Start" drop-down box for what information you will want to have ready before filling out the application.
  
  Please review details below about this scholarship before proceeding.
  
  ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP:
  
  The Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship commemorates the life of a beloved mother, wife and friend that ended too soon.
  
  The wife of Cy-Fair FCU President/CEO, Cameron Dickey, Kimberly was an ardent supporter of the credit union and frequently accompanied her husband to community events, fundraisers for local non-profits, and activities supporting local schools and businesses. Mrs. Dickey was a 20-year at-home parent to their four children, McKenna, Cassidy, Ella, and Dillon.
  
  The Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who plans to attend college for a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, a Bachelors in a Healthcare field of study or a college certificate program in Healthcare.
  
  Mrs. Dickey was an accomplished artist and was renowned by friends and family for her many creative projects including canvas paintings, beautiful sewing projects, hand painted pottery, custom furniture finishing, and meticulously detailed nail art that drew “ooos” and “aah’s“ everywhere she went. As a young college student in the early 90’s, her career aspirations included working in a fine art museum or gallery restoring old paintings. Those interests were sustained throughout her life in countless artistic endeavors and refurbishment projects that she accomplished with beautiful results.
  
  Following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2013, Mrs. Dickey was the beneficiary of many kind, accomplished, and knowledgeable doctors, nurses, lab and imaging techs, surgeons, and medical office staff. Her family believes she would be deeply honored by this scholarship bearing her name which may assist future healthcare professionals who want to competently and compassionately help others the way she was helped.
  
  The winner of this scholarship will be selected by the Dickey Family and Mrs. Dickey’s mother, Diana Bauer.
  
  If you know a graduating high school senior in Harris County or Waller County that would be a good match for the Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship, please share the information above with them.
  
  Sincerely, The Dickey Family