Scholarships

Select one of the scholarships below:

• David Jacques Memorial Scholarship
• GFA Student Visionary Award

David Jacques Memorial Scholarship

GFA Federal Credit Union will be awarding the David Jacques Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500.00.  Eligibility criteria is listed below:

1. Eligibility is limited to high school seniors who will be enrolled in an undergraduate college degree program during the 2020 - 2021 academic year.  Preference will be given to those pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business.  Immediate family members of employees, officers, directors, supervisory committee member or anyone serving in an official capacity of the credit union are not qualified.
2. Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of GFA Federal Credit Union.
3. Each applicant must complete a current scholarship application form below and submit it with the other required materials.

The committee will select its scholarship winner evaluating each applicant on the same criteria:  Essay, grades and extracurricular/community activities.

Students must submit the following items with their completed applications.  All items requested must be received by the deadline in order for the application to qualify for consideration.  Materials may all be submitted via the form below.

1. Submit an essay, (250 words or less) describing the value of being a member of a Credit Union vs. a Bank.
2. An academic transcript of grades.

Due to the uncertain of these times, the deadline for the David Jacques Memorial Scholarship will be extended, with no specific deadline as of now. Please continue to apply, however understand that once school is back in session and we have a better timeline of the current situation, we will reconfigure and update the information here.

If you have questions about the David Jacques Memorial Scholarship program, please contact Paul Fitzpatrick, SVP/GFA Investment Management by calling  978-632-2542 or email paul.fitzpatrick@lpl.com.

GFA Student Visionary Award

GFA will be awarding the Student Visionary Award to one deserving student.  The chosen student will receive $500 from GFA Federal Credit Union for their efforts and exemplary actions.  Award to be presented at the GFA Annual Meeting on April 22nd.

STUDENTS ARE NOMINATED BY SCHOOL FACULTY.

Often times students are recognized for their scholastic achievements and at GFA we believe students should also be praised when they demonstrate strong qualities of character and good citizenship.

The GFA Student Visionary Award serves the purpose of instilling character and helping perpetuate the ideals of helping people among youth. The award is given to a student who is devoted to setting forth a vision, much like our founding fathers, that exemplifies the entrepreneurial approach to bettering the lives of others.

If you feel you know a student who possesses the traits deserving of the Student Visionary Award please fill out the form below and submit by April 6, 2020.  Student bio and grade transcripts are optional.

Due to the uncertain of these times, the deadline for the GFA Student Visionary Award will be extended, with no specific deadline as of now. Please continue to apply, however understand that once school is back in session and we have a better timeline of the current situation, we will reconfigure and update the information here.

If you have questions about the GFA Student Visionary Award, please contact Christal Brown, AVP/Director Marketing GFA Federal Credit Union 978-632-2542 or email cbrown@gfafcu.com.