Expree Credit Union believes everyone should have access to education. We are happy to provide a Scholarship Program for high school seniors in our community, designed to promote education and achievement. In 2024, Expree Credit Union will award one student up to $2,500 to help finance the pursuit of higher education. The scholarship will be broken up over the course of the student’s education. For four year programs, the scholarship will be given in $500 increments each school year with a $500 graduating bonus. For two year programs, the scholarship will be $500 each school year with a $500 graduating bonus.
Eligibility
Our Scholarship Program is open to all high school seniors of Franklin County, and any high school senior that is a member or related to a member. To qualify, the student must be planning to attend an accredited college, trade school or university on a full-time basis in Fall 2024. The program may be a two-year program. Additionally, the applicant must have a current GPA of 2.7 or above in order to qualify. The recipient must agree to a presentation photo to be used in promotion of the scholarship. This scholarship is not available to immediate family of staff or volunteers at Expree. Membership is not required but points are given to members.
Selection
An impartial committee comprised of Expree volunteers and employees will select the recipient. Selection will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, or disability. The winning student will be notified before the close of the school year. The recipient is responsible for contacting Expree Credit Union prior to the start of each school year to verify upcoming enrollment and receive the next installment of the scholarship. Upon graduation, the student must present verification of graduating to receive the final installment. Decisions are final.
Application
Interested students must complete this application form and all required items listed. Upon completion, students may submit the scholarship packet by mailing to: Scholarship Committee, Expree Credit Union, 100 Moore Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601 or emailing andrea@expree.org.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. April 12, 2024.
