Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union MEMBERSHIP LOANS ACCOUNTS RESOURCES INSURANCE Refer a Friend Open An Account Online Banking Login Scholarships Home » Community » Scholarships Preparing for College with Peace of Mind Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union awards scholarships annually in the amount of $500.00 per semester for 4 years – a total of $4,000.00 – to four qualified students selected from applicants within our membership. Click below to see the full details on our scholarship. GCEFCU Scholarship Application If you have a student that is about to graduate, congratulations! You’ve helped your high school senior successfully navigate almost 12 years of school. Once they graduate, they will begin a new chapter in their lives as young adults and either continue with school or enter the workforce. Either way, you can help them make sure they are well prepared financially. How Can We Help? Over the years, we’ve heard from parents, grandparents & others on how the credit union has been able to help transition their graduate into college or the work force through our products and services. Click through the tabs below to learn more about what your credit union has to offer, and other valuable resources that may help you along the way. GCEFCU Scholarship Applying For Scholarships Paying For College Preparing Your Senior Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union will present scholarships annually in the amount of $500.00 per semester for 4 years – a total of $4,000.00 – to four qualified students selected from applicants within our field of membership who meet the below eligibility requirements. Requirements: 1. Applicant must be a high school senior. 2. Student must be a member in good standing with GCEFCU and parent/legal guardian must be a member in good standing with GCEFCU 3. Two scholarships may be awarded to students who express the intent to pursue a course of study that will allow him or her to enter the teaching field. Two scholarships may be awarded to applicants outside the field of education. However, the Committee reserves the right to award scholarships solely based on the areas of consideration listed (#7). 4. Recipient of the scholarship funds must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 and earn at least twelve hours minimum each semester. A transcript must be received after each semester to show the recipient is within the requirements as set forth by the Board. Failure to comply will result in permanent forfeiture. 5. The scholarship will be used for the purpose of study at an accredited college or university. 6. Scholarship funds will be paid each semester to the school of the recipient’s choice when evidence of enrollment and G.P.A. (copy of transcript or grades) maintained is presented to GCEFCU. 7. Areas of consideration for selection will include need, academic achievement, character, leadership and personal recommendations. 8. If selected as a finalist, the applicant may be required to participate in a personal interview. 9. Selections will be determined by a committee appointed from the Board of Directors of GCEFCU. 10. If the committee’s first choice does not accept the scholarship, a second candidate will be selected. 11. A candidate must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1000 and/or a minimum ACT score of 21. 12. Please send applications to: GCEFCU, Scholarship Committee, 5953 Fairmont Pkwy Pasadena, Texas 77505. Deadline: Applications must be received or postmarked by Monday, February 28, 2022. Application for Student Scholarship Quick Links Become a member-owner Refer a Friend Account Agreement Account Access Membership Benefits Patriot Act Privacy Statement Financials Contact Us Locations & Hours Fee Schedule Help Accessibility Sitemap Disclaimer Espanol Routing No. 313087286 NMLS# 403220 Federally insured by the NCUA up to $250,000. © Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Credit Union Web Design by Big Splash Web Design & Marketing