Submit your digital entry for a college scholarship
As part of our ongoing effort to invest in the future of our community, InRoads Credit Union proudly offers an annual college scholarship program for our members.
This year, five scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 each.
Interested? Good. We want to hear from you.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Grab your camera, smartphone or computer.
- Start planning your entry that answers the question: Why should your friends and family join a Credit Union?
- Post your creation to social media using the hashtag #InRoadsScholarship.
- Send in your completed application.
Check out the rest of the details below.
Questions
Call Annette Pixley, Marketing Coordinator, at 503.366.6360, or email [email protected].
The Details
Eligibility requirements
·Applicant must be a member of InRoads Credit Union with accounts in good standing at the time of application and scholarship award announcement.
·Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
·Applicant must have a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
·Applicant must attend an accredited college or university for the 2021-2022 school year.
Selection Criteria
Applicant must submit a completed online application.
Applicant must submit one of the following types of digital media content to answer this question: “Why should your friends and family join a Credit Union?”
a. Video 30 seconds to 2 minutes in length. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and URL link to video must be supplied on scholarship application.
b. Three to five original social media posts or stories. Screenshots of posts or stories must be submitted with scholarship application.
c. Three to five original memes. Screenshots of posted memes must be submitted with scholarship application.
Videos, social media posts or memes must be posted with the hashtag #InRoadsScholarship.
An official high school transcript showing total cumulative GPA should be sent directly from the school in a sealed, stamped envelope to: InRoads Credit Union, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 537, St. Helens, OR 97051.
Rules and Deadline
2020 Digital Scholarship Terms and Conditions (pdf)
Completed application and digital submission must be submitted by March 31, 2021. Official transcript must be postmarked by April 9, 2021.
Team Up for Schools
When you pledge your support for the Indians, Columbians, or Lions, you’ll receive a special debit card. Plus, InRoads will pledge 5¢ to your favorite high school every time you use that new debit card.
2021 Digital Scholarship Online Application
The 2020 Digital Scholarship deadline has passed. Please check back in January for the 2021 Digital Scholarship.