DNCU’s Scholarship Application Cycle For 2020-21 Now Open

DNCU News:

SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative announces the opening of its 2020-21 DNCU Scholarship Program.

The program is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has helped more than 80 deserving local students with a combined $84,000 in scholarship funds. Ten exemplary students will be awarded with $1,000 each toward their education at a college or vocational school of their choice.

DNCU established their scholarship program to assist credit union members who are high school seniors, equivalent home school seniors, or a recipient of a GED who plan to continue their education. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution. Applications are available to download at dncu.org. They should be filled out electronically before printing and mailing to Scholarship America, a third-party independent partner.

“Our scholarship program supports our youth and allows them to follow their dreams and accomplish their goals,” DNCU President/CEO Chuck Valenti said. “This program exemplifies our financial cooperative spirit and reminds our community of our philosophy— we’re people helping people.”

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a member of Del Norte Credit Union prior to the application deadline.

Be a high school senior, equivalent home school senior, or a recipient of a GED received in same year of higher education enrollment.

Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2019-2020 academic year.

Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship Management Services. In no instance does any officer or employee of DNCU play a part in the selection.

About Del Norte Credit Union

Chartered in 1954, Del Norte Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union based in New Mexico with a mission of Improving Lives. DNCU offers a wide variety of products and services designed to make members achieve financial success. Today DNCU serves more than 52,000 members throughout New Mexico and the United States.

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