If you are ready to take
the next step from home to a college campus Bossier Federal Credit Union would
like to help you on your way to a higher education.
Bossier Federal has recently established a scholarship opportunity for
any high school senior in Caddo, Bossier or Webster parish entering college in
the fall of 2008.
Any student
interested in this opportunity simply needs to turn in a completed application,
a current official transcript and a typed, double-spaced essay of approximately
500 words.
The assigned essay topic is: “What can credit unions do to encourage today’s youth to join and take advantage of credit union products and services?” For example, what would have driven you to save money for your future endeavors?
Bossier Federal’s scholarship program will award a total of $5,000 in scholarship funds with the first place winner receiving $2,500, the second place winner receiving $1500 and the third $1,000. For more information on requirements and the selection process, please see our scholarship application. Applications are available in all three of our branches, on our website and in all Caddo, Bossier and Webster parish high schools. All applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2008 for consideration. Winners will be notified no later than May 31, 2008.