Great NorthWest FCU Scholarships Now Open!

Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Grays Harbor Community Foundation to provide scholarships to local students in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

To qualify for a scholarship, the following requirements must be satisfied.

Every applicant …

  • Must be a resident of Grays Harbor County or Pacific County OR

  • Must have graduated from a Grays Harbor or Pacific County high school

  • Must be a Great NorthWest FCU member in good standing

  • Must submit a complete application

  • Must request renewal online each year to continue receiving a scholarship (up to 4 years)

  • Renewals may be deferred for one year only, after which a complete application must be submitted

Further, each undergraduate student …

  • Must enroll as a full-time student (12 credits minimum) at an accredited college, university, or trade/vocational school

  • Is more likely to be considered with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (or its equivalent B average) in both high school and college, if applicable.

Beyond meeting these basic requirements, each applicant should exhibit outstanding character, a proven work ethic, and the promise of useful citizenship.  These more qualitative judgments will be based on the applicant’s personal essay, resume and other information provided through the application form.

Karla Peterson