Thank you to all the outstanding students who applied!
Security First Credit Union (SFCU) recognizes the value of education in our communities. Each year, SFCU awards five (5) $1,000 scholarships to students throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
This year due to the COVID-19 restrictions, each recipient received an Olive Garden gift card to enjoy!
Congratulations 2020 Security First Credit Union Scholarship Recipients!
Anastasia Cruz – Mission, TX
Anastasia Cruz is a 2020 Sharyland High School graduate, where she ranked in the top 10% of her graduating class. She played Varsity Basketball for two years; Varsity Softball for four years, and performed as a Diamond her senior year. Anastasia was also active in the BCM Club, Theatre Productions, the Mighty Rattler Band, National Honor Society, and RGV Lead. She will attend Texas A&M Corpus Christi to pursue a degree in Kinesiology and Education. Anastasia’s dream is to become an elementary teacher/ coach.
Adam Castaneda – Edinburg, TX
Adam Castaneda is a 2020 Robert Vela High School graduate and class Valedictorian. With his associate’s degree accomplished, Adam will be attending Rice University to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering. He plans to further his education as a Rice Owl and return to the Rio Grande Valley to make advancements in STEM-related occupations.
Rebekah Schlatter – Brownsville, TX
Rebekah Schlatter is a 2020 Homer Hanna Early College High School graduate. She will be attending the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to pursue a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. Rebekah plans are to further her education and become a Diversion Investigator with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Rebekah Modesto – Brownsville, TX
Rebekah Modesto is a 2020 Homer Hanna Early College High School graduate. Originally, from the Philippines, Rebekah and her family relocated to the Rio Grande Valley when she was three years old, settling in Brownsville as their new home. Rebekah will be attending the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to pursue a degree in biology with a focus on biological sciences. She plans to further her education and accomplish a master’s degree as a medical professional.
Alejandro Castillo – Mission, TX
Alejandro Castillo is a 2020 graduate of IDEA McAllen. He plans to obtain a biology degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with the long-term goal of attending medical school. His ultimate dream is to come back to his hometown; serve as a family practice physician, and give back to the community that has given me so much. “I am blessed to have so many wonderful memories growing up in the RGV. My volunteering experiences have inspired me to pursue a career in medicine to improve the lives of underserved residents that face so many challenges accessing affordable health care.”
Application Details
Requirements
- Be the primary or joint owner of an active account (Share Savings, Checking, etc.) in good standing at Security First Credit Union as of 9/1/2019.
- Be enrolled in an accredited high school in the Rio Grande Valley (Hidalgo, Willacy, Starr, and Cameron County) as a graduating high school student.
- Be accepted into an accredited college, university, or other postsecondary institution at the time of award as a first-year college student (dual college or previous credit hours acceptable).
- Open to children (non-member) of Primary and/or Joint account holders as well as children of Security First Credit Union employees that meet the requirements.
- Reference Letters are not required, however, strongly encouraged. Reference letters may be submitted from your choice of teachers, counselors, employers, or community leaders.
- Essay – please refer to the Essay section below.
- Current unofficial high school and college (if applicable) transcript.
- Acceptance Letter(s)
Other
- If selected, you must provide your institution’s address and contact information for fund distribution. Funds will not be provided directly to recipients.
- Not available to Security First Credit Union board members, senior staff, and their children, respectively.
- Application and required documents must be submitted by March 5, 2020. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. Please refer to the Submission Options section below.
How To Apply
- Online Application: This application process must be done entirely in one sitting. There is NO option to save or return later to finish. Select the “Apply Now” button below, follow the prompts and be prepared to upload all documentation.
- In-Person Or E-mail: A fill-able PDF application is available on our website. You may drop-off along with the required documentation at any of our eight convenient locations. Alternatively, you can email the PDF along with the required documentation to the Marketing Department at marketing@securityfirstcu.com. For locations, please click here.
Essay
Essay Question – Must be typed. If submitting electronically, please upload/email in a PDF or Word document file format.
Explain how the environment in which you were raised has shaped you as a person. How do you feel you have contributed to your community and how you would apply the credit union’s philosophy of “People Helping People” in today’s society?
Submission Options:
Mail
Submission must be postmarked no later than Thursday, March 5, 2020. Please mail to:
Security First Credit Union
ATTN: Marketing Department
PO BOX 4829
McAllen, TX 78502
Email
Application and required documents must be received via email by 11:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Please email to Marketing@securityfirstcu.com
Branch Drop-off
We have eight convenient locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Application and required documents may be dropped off at a branch no later than Thursday, March 5, 2020. 5:00 PM.
Online
Application and required documents may be submitted through the online application until 11:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Note: The Application link will be deactivated after the cut-off time.
Questions? Please contact our Marketing Coordinator at marketing@securityfirstcu.com.
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