January 23, 2012 Dear Young Student, Congratulations on your academic achievement!

You are well on your way to a bright and promising future as you make crucial decisions about your goals and chosen career path. PrimeWay Federal Credit Union wants to make it easier for you to get an education in hopes of making your dreams a reality. We are offering one $1,500 MyFunds Scholarship to a MyFunds member (holds an active PrimeWay account), as well as one $2,500 Dale Roberts Scholarship, and two $1,000 PrimeWay scholarships to eligible students in the Harris County and Fort Bend areas. MyFunds members are eligible to apply for and be awarded the MyFunds Scholarship, as well as one of the community scholarships (Dale Roberts and PrimeWay Scholarships). We know you have worked very hard through the years, and you deserve an opportunity for your hard work to be recognized. Please see the attached packet which includes the scholarship application, rules, and requirements. You can also find this information on our website at www.PrimeWayFCU.com/youth/scholarships.shtml. Should you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact us at scholarships@primewayfcu.com. The application deadline is Friday, April 6, 2012, and all items must be postmarked by this date. You may turn in your application packet to any PrimeWay office or mail to: PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Attn: Marketing P.O. Box 53088 Houston, TX 77052-3088 We know young adults have the power to make decisions that will impact this country and the world for years to come. It all starts with a good education and PrimeWay wants to help you with your journey to greatness. Sincerely, Michelle Oshinski Marketing Vice President
3303 Main Street P.O. Box 53088 Houston, Texas 77052-3088 Tel: (713)799-6200 Fax: (713)799-6209 Toll-Free: 1-800-554-5690

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

Rules: 1. Applicant must be a resident of Houston, Harris, Fort Bend or Washington County. 2. Applicant must enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college/ university or vocational/trade school in the Fall 2012 semester. 3. Applicants must complete the required enclosed application to apply for a PrimeWay Federal Credit Union scholarship. (See attached application) 4. Applicants GPA (Grade Point Average) must be 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 grade scale). Acceptable documentation includes official college transcript with official seal or official high school transcript. 5. A Letter of Recommendation/reference must be submitted on school letterhead and signed by the appropriate teacher, professor, or school official along with the Letter of Recommendation form. (See attached form) 6. Applicant must submit a typed 1000 words or less essay. (See attached essay subject) 7. Applicant must submit a Letter of Acceptance or registration from intended college/university or vocational/trade school on appropriate letterhead. If this is not available prior to the application deadline, it will need to be provided prior to the distribution of any scholarship funds. 8. Applicant must thoroughly read and sign the Application Agreement. (See attached agreement) 9. The following documents are required for a completed scholarship application: 1. Scholarship Application 2. Official transcript(s) 3. (1) One signed letter of recommendation on school letterhead 4. 1000 word typed essay 5. Confirmation of college acceptance/registration (if document is not available by deadline, it must be provided prior to the distribution of any scholarship funds) 6. Scholarship application agreement 10. Submit all required documentation to : PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Attn: Marketing P.O. Box 53088 Houston, TX 77052-3088 **Must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 6, 2012. 11. All applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee at PrimeWay Federal Credit Union. 12. Scholarship recipients agree to allow PrimeWay Federal Credit Union to publish this information and take photographs for credit union publications, offices, and credit unionrelated trade publications. 13. Applicants may be asked to submit additional information and/or participate in a personal interview before a final decision is made.
NOTES: Applicants may be contacted for further information. For questions regarding the PrimeWay Federal Credit Union scholarship program, please call 713-799-6306. Revised January 2012

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Applicant Name: (Area Code) Phone Number:

Graduating High School Student Completed Application

Current College Student (Freshman) Completed Application

Vocational/Trade School Student Completed Application

GPA 3.0 or above

GPA 3.0 or above

GPA 3.0 or above

Transcript

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Signed letter of recommendation from teacher(s)/professor(s) on school letterhead.

Signed letter of recommendation from teacher(s)/professor(s) on school letterhead.

Signed letter of recommendation from teacher(s)/professor(s) on school letterhead.

Signed Letter of Recommendation Form

Signed Letter of Recommendation Form

Signed Letter of Recommendation Form

Typed essay

Typed essay

Typed essay

Letter of acceptance from college or university

Letter of acceptance from college or university

Letter of acceptance from college or university

Signed application

Signed application

Signed application

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

Please print or type the following information: Please indicate the scholarship(s) you are applying for: (Check one) (Must have a PrimeWay MyFunds account to apply for the MyFunds Scholarship.) MyFunds Scholarship only Community Scholarship only Both MyFunds and Community Scholarships Applicant Name: Please check your current status: (Check one) Graduating high school student or high school graduate Current college student (freshman) New or current vocational/trade school student Street Address: City: Daytime Phone Number (including area code): Email: Are you a member of PrimeWay? Yes No Intended school for Fall 2012 semester: (Must include letter of acceptance and/or registration papers; if not available by the deadline, it is required prior to receiving any scholarship funds. ) High School Information: Date Date Started Completed High School (City, State) If yes, please provide member number: State: Zip:

Major/Course of Study

GPA

Current College/Vocational Information (if applicable): Anticipated Date Completion Major/Course of Date Started School/University (City, State) Study

GPA

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Please list extracurricular/community activities:

Essay: In 1000 words or less, please answer the following question:

(Please attach type written essay.)

How has your life and background affected the way you see the world, and how do you want to change it or make it better?

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AGREEMENT PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

I certify that the information provided to PrimeWay Federal Credit Union in accordance with the scholarship application is valid and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the information provided will be used as criteria in evaluating all scholarship applicants, and I agree to abide by the decision made by PrimeWay. I agree to participate in a personal interview if so requested. If chosen as a scholarship recipient, I agree to allow PrimeWay Federal Credit Union to publish the information and use photographs for publication. I do hereby grant PrimeWay Federal Credit Union permission to use my likeness, and any quote I may wish to provide in its future advertising efforts without restriction and compensation. I understand that my photographic image will only be used in promotions that involve promoting the credit union, credit union products, and/or services. My likeness will not be sold or used for profit in any other manner. No third party shall have access to my likeness beyond those vendors used by PrimeWay Federal Credit Union to produce advertising materials. I have read this release and agree to all of its terms.

Applicant Signature

Date

Print Name

Parents signature if under 18

Date

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Scholarship Application

This form must be completed and signed by a teacher, professor, or school official. Please print clearly or type the following information: Applicant name: Name of school official: Title of school official: School/college/university: School/college/university phone number: (Include area code): Please check one: A letter of recommendation on official school letterhead is attached.

A letter of recommendation on official school letterhead has been mailed to address below: PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Attn: Marketing P.O. Box 53088 Houston, TX 77052-3088 (Must be received by Friday, April 6, 2012.)

Signature of school official

Date

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