Raymond Shands Memorial Scholarship

Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 Raymond Shands Memorial Scholarship:

Anita Valdez
Alcon Employees Federal Credit Union

Are you or someone at your credit union attending Southwest Credit Union Management School?

Apply now for the Raymond Shands Memorial Scholarship from the Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions!

The deadline to apply is Monday, May 4th.

Eligibility:

1. The applicant must be a volunteer, serving on a committee, or employed by a Fort Worth Chapter Credit Union.
2. The credit union must be affiliated/member of the chapter.
3. Applicant’s credit union must be an active participant in chapter activities.
4. Applicant should be able to demonstrate support for the project once the scholarship is discontinued.
5. Demonstrate a consistency with the philosophy and values of credit unions as member-owned cooperatives.
6. Applicant must use the scholarship during the year it is awarded for the purpose stated on the application.
7. The application cannot propose a liability to the Chapter beyond the amount of the scholarship.

Process:

1. Complete and submit a scholarship application by May 4, 2026.
2. A copy of the credit union’s most recent Call Report/Ratios will be used during the scholarship approval process.
3. Approval/denial will be communicated within one week of the scholarship committees decision.
4. Scholarship funds are disbursed by reimbursement to the credit union after the session has been completed.

Submission Instructions:

1. Submit only one application.
2. A cover letter to the scholarship committee explaining why the scholarship assistance is essential.
3. Submit a copy of the most recent Call Report.

The Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Union’s Scholarship benefiting Southwest Credit Union Management School is available to any volunteer or employee of a Fort Worth Credit Union who is affiliated with the Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions.

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