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Trade/Industrial Arts Scholarship Application

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College Scholarship Application Trade/Industrial Arts Scholarship Application CCUA College Scholarship Program Application

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WCCU awards a $2,000 scholarship annually to a local graduating high school senior who has been accepted into an accredited trade/industrial arts program and has a high school GPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicant or Parent/Guardian must be a member of the Westerly Community Credit Union to be eligible to apply.

An essay is not required, though we do include a few questions about your career interests and future goals. Examples of accepted Credentialed Certificate Programs are listed in the application below.

To be considered, fully complete and submit the online application below by April 1, 2025.

Trade/Industrial Arts Scholarship Application

Westerly Community Credit Union

  • Applicant's Name is a required field.
  • Address is a required field.
  • City is a required field.
  • State is a required field.
  • Zip Code is a required field.
  • Telephone is a required field.
  • Please enter a valid phone number.
  • Email is a required field.
  • Please enter a valid email address.
  • WCCU Membership Eligibility is a required field.
Additional Required Information

All questions MUST be answered fully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • Present High School is a required field.
  • High School Transcript is a required field.
Please submit one letter of recommendation from an instructor of your trade or a person of influence. (Family members are excluded.)
  • Letter of Recommendation is a required field.
Example accredited trade/industrial arts programs
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Apprenticeships
  • Architectural Draftsperson
  • Automotive Technology
  • (CADD) Computer Aided Drafting & Design
  • Computer and Network Technology
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Office Manager
  • Electrician
  • Electronics System Technology
  • Electronics Technician
  • HVAC Maintenance
  • HVAC/R — Heating/Air Conditioning
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Assistant
  • Network Technician
  • Performing Arts
  • Plumbing
Status of Trade School/Program Application(s)
  • School/Program Choice #1 is a required field.
                • What is your intended Trade is a required field.
                Name and Address of Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s)
                    If mother/guardian is self-employed, please explain
                          If father/guardian is self-employed, please explain
                            Name(s), Age(s), and School of Siblings
                                              In the space provided below, please answer the following questions as fully and completely as possible.
                                              • Why have you selected this Trade program? is a required field.
                                              • Why do you need a Scholarship? is a required field.
                                              • Where do you see yourself in 5 years? is a required field.
                                              • Please share detailed information regarding your community involvement and your high school activities is a required field.
                                              • Are there any special circumstances that you would like to make the Committee aware of? is a required field.

                                              Westerly Community Credit Union is a full-service credit union with Rhode Island branches in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, and Coventry.

                                              WCCU helped my wife and I pay off our mortgage. We have been mortgage-free for over a year now and have gained financial freedom.
                                              David I. of Charlestown
                                              We joined right after WCCU opened. Needed a loan to pay off some bills. Everyone is so helpful and always has a smile for you. Always made me feel like part of the family. For me...the WCCU is the only place to bank! Thank you so much for such great service over the many years!
                                              Gerry M. of Westerly
                                              We joined the WCCU many years ago because we really got tired of the big banks with their big fees and lack of community. We stayed because they treated us like we mattered. They valued their members by offering great rates on mortgages and HEQ loans. When my husband became ill, they worked with us until we could get back on our feet. Only small hometown banks offer this type of service.
                                              Deanna C. of Westerly

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