Scholarship Program

Win a $2,500 Scholarship!

First Atlantic Federal Credit Union is awarding two $2,500 scholarships to help our members take the next step after high school. Funds can be used for tuition, books, and school expenses!

• One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying high school senior
• One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a member of the First Atlantic Youth Advisory Board
   

Who Can Apply?

All Applicants Must:

• Be a member of First Atlantic Federal Credit Union
• Be a high school senior
• Reside in Monmouth, Ocean, or Middlesex County
• Plan to attend an accredited college, university, trade, or vocational school
• Demonstrate academic achievement, character, leadership, community involvement, and/or work experience

For Youth Advisory Board Scholarship Applicants:

• Be an active member of the First Atlantic Youth Advisory Board, defined as attending at least 9 out of 12 meetings annually

What You Need to Apply

Interested students must submit with their application the following items to be considered:

1. Personal Statement (max 2 pages)

   Tell us about:

   • Your extracurricular activities, personal interests, and career goals
   • Your community involvement
   • Hardships and challenges you have faced or will face in the future that make this scholarship particularly important
   • What a credit union means to you and your experience with First Atlantic
      

2. Transcript

   Include:

   1. GPA
   2. SAT (if available)
   3. Brief note on how your GPA is calculated
       

3. Recommendation Letter (1 page)

   From a teacher or school official.

How Winners Are Chosen

We look at:

• Academics
• Community Involvement
• Personal Statement

Important Info

• Winners will be invited to a scholarship ceremony at our Eatontown branch for a large check presentation and photo shoot*
• Scholarship funds will be paid via ACH 

^{*With your permission, photos may be used in our marketing materials, social media, and website to celebrate your achievement and inspire others. Additionally, we will feature a portion of your personal statement about what a credit union means to you and how First Atlantic has impacted your financial journey. Recipients must be present at the award ceremony to receive their scholarship. If a winner is unable to attend, the scholarship will be forfeited.}