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• Important Details

  Guidelines:
  In order to be considered, all scholarship applicants must

  1. Use the current Cy-Fair FCU Scholarship Application's online form (located on this webpage)
  2. and Submit a School Transcript

  
  Deadlines:
  The final deadline for completed applications to be submitted is March 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM (CST) and all transcripts must be received on or before March 8, 2025.
  
  Please Note:
  

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • DO NOT submit a picture, resume or bio with your application.

  
  Application Review and Notification:
  A committee made up of community volunteers will review the applications following the final deadline. The Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union scholarships are awarded without regard to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation of the applicant. The applicants selected to be awarded scholarships will be notified in April. By accepting a Cy-Fair FCU scholarship you agree to allow Cy-Fair FCU to use your image in photograph or video and written or oral statements for use in communications, promotional and educational material related to the scholarship program.
  
  Disbursement:
  Scholarship proceeds shall be made payable to the educational institution for the benefit of the recipient by Cy-Fair FCU. If the recipient elects not to attend or not to continue in school, any undisbursed scholarship will be forfeited and an alternate recipient may be chosen by Cy-Fair FCU’s Scholarship committee.
  
  Questions?
  Email: ScholarshipProgram@cyfairfcu.org
  or Call 281.571.5000 (ask to speak with CFFCU's Executive Assistant)
  
  

• Items To Pull Together Before You Start

  IN PREPARATION...
  Before starting the application, here is a list of some of the items you may need for this application:
  
  

  • Current cumulative grade point average (GPA)
  • Family's adjusted gross income for last year
  • If your parent/guardian receives social security, alimony, child support or disability income, and if so, how much per year.
  • List of any Honors or Awards you have received (if any)
  • List of school organizations/clubs, community organizations/service, or place worship activities you have been involved in.
  • List of any leadership positions you have held (if any)
  • Any Work Experience (including start & end dates)
  • 500 Word or Less Essay:
    Provide background information about why we should consider you for one of our scholarships. Please include why you are seeking a scholarship and any special circumstances that may help to qualify you for student aid. Also include your career/educational/life goals. This is a critical section of our evaluation, so be thorough and provide reasons why you should be a selected applicant.
  • If you are a graduating high school senior applying for a Partin Foundation Scholarship, please review the additional requirements for the essay included with the list of "Partin Foundation Scholarship" options.

  
  
  School Transcript
  You will need to provide a School Transcript before the final deadline. Please send it either by:

  • Uploading it with your application
    - or -
  • Emailing it to: ScholarshipProgram@cyfairfcu.org
    - or -
  • Mail (or Deliver) a Copy To:
    Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union
    Attn: Carmela McDermott
    9601 Jones Road, Suite 200
    Houston, Texas 77065

  
  If your transcript is NOT received by the deadline, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
  
  Questions?
  Email: ScholarshipProgram@cyfairfcu.org
  or Call 281.571.5000 (ask to speak with CFFCU's Executive Assistant)
  
  

• Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors

  
  All applicants for the following scholarships (with the exception of PVAMU scholarships) must be graduating high school seniors located in either Harris County or Waller County. Review each scholarship below to determine which ones you qualify for, and then make your selections.
  
  CY-FAIR FCU & PVFCU SCHOLARSHIPS:
  
  

  • Cy-Fair FCU Community Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,500):
    Open to any graduating high school senior in Harris County or Waller County. While community involvement is not a requirement to be considered for the Community Scholarship, 1 of these 3 community scholarships may be awarded as the "Community Quill" Scholarship, a special honor to the applicant who best exemplifies 'writing good' into their community through their positive impact in school, local, or religious organizations.
  
  
  • Cy-Fair FCU Member Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,500):
    Eligibility requires membership with either CFFCU or PVFCU, or if the applicant has a family member (parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, etc.) with a verifiable account at either credit union. The member number will be needed for verification.
  
  
  • Bi-Lingual Spanish Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,500):
    Applicants must be bilingual (Spanish & English) and either enrolled in or have completed the ESL or NAC program. Applicants must also submit their essay in both English and Spanish.
  
  
  • Full-Year Lone Star College Scholarship -- in memory of Pattie R. Miller (1 recipient receives $3,500):
    Applicants must plan to attend Lone Star College. Scholarship funds will not be awarded if the recipient does not attend Lone Star College. The scholarship is estimated to cover tuition, books, and lab fees for one full year at LSC. However, these funds are not guaranteed to cover all expenses. Any additional costs will be the responsibility of the applicant, not Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union.
  
  
  • Prairie View A&M University Scholarship (1 recipient receives $1,500)
    Applicants must be either currently attending or planning to attend Prairie View A&M University. Scholarship funds will not be awarded if the recipient does not attend PVAMU.

  
  
  THE PARTIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS:
  
  

  • Bob Partin Integrity Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,000):
    Bob Partin is one who embodies honor and integrity. He is the inspiration for the kind of student the Partin Foundation would like to award this scholarship to.
    To be considered, applicants must include in their essay how they exhibit honor and integrity.
    
    
  • Paulette Partin Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship (1 female recipient to receive $1,000):
    The Paulette Partin Scholarship is intended to encourage and support females to advance their entrepreneurial spirit.
    To be considered, applicants must be female and communicate their entrepreneurial spirit in their essay.
    
    
  • Deputy Darren Goforth Memorial Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,000):
    Deputy Darren Goforth served his community with integrity and courage in the face of adversity. We are seeking applicants who have overcome a great challenge.
    To be considered, applicants must include in their essay a major challenge (adversity) they experienced and overcame in their life.
    
    
  • Harris County Pct 5 Cpl. Charles "Chuck" Galloway Memorial Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,000):
    Corporal Charles Galloway was a model of selflessness, making sacrifices to mentor and serve those in his community.
    To be considered, applicants must include in their essay how they have demonstrated selflessness.

  
  
  Before filling out the application for the Partin Foundation Scholarships, please prepare:

  1. an Essay (500 words or less) based on the topic related to the Scholarship you are applying for (see the listed scholarships above)
  2. have two (2) Letters of Recommendation (a link will be provided in the application to upload your letters of recommendation)

  
  
  THE KIMBERLY A. DICKEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:
  
  

  • The Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,500):
    Open to applicants planning to attend college for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a Bachelor's in a Healthcare field of study, or a college certificate program in Healthcare. The Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship is funded by her family.
    
    ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP:
    The Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship commemorates the life of a beloved mother, wife and friend that ended too soon.
    
    The wife of Cy-Fair FCU President/CEO, Cameron Dickey, Kimberly was an ardent supporter of the credit union and frequently accompanied her husband to community events, fundraisers for local non-profits, and activities supporting local schools and businesses. Mrs. Dickey was a 20-year at-home parent to their four children, McKenna, Cassidy, Ella, and Dillon.
    
    The Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who plans to attend college for a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, a Bachelors in a Healthcare field of study or a college certificate program in Healthcare.
    
    Mrs. Dickey was an accomplished artist and was renowned by friends and family for her many creative projects including canvas paintings, beautiful sewing projects, hand painted pottery, custom furniture finishing, and meticulously detailed nail art that drew “ooos” and “aah’s“ everywhere she went. As a young college student in the early 90’s, her career aspirations included working in a fine art museum or gallery restoring old paintings. Those interests were sustained throughout her life in countless artistic endeavors and refurbishment projects that she accomplished with beautiful results.
    
    Following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2013, Mrs. Dickey was the beneficiary of many kind, accomplished, and knowledgeable doctors, nurses, lab and imaging techs, surgeons, and medical office staff. Her family believes she would be deeply honored by this scholarship bearing her name which may assist future healthcare professionals who want to competently and compassionately help others the way she was helped.
    
    The winner of this scholarship will be selected by the Dickey Family and Mrs. Dickey’s mother, Diana Bauer.
    
    If you know a graduating high school senior in Harris County or Waller County that would be a good match for the Kimberly A. Dickey Memorial Scholarship, please share the information above with them.
    
    Sincerely, The Dickey Family

  
  
  

• Scholarships for Prairie View A&M Univ. Students

  The following scholarships are for students and student-athletes currently attending Prairie View A&M University.
  
  PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS:
  
  

  • PVAMU Academic Scholarship (1 recipient to receive $1,500)
    Open to anyone currently attending or planning to attend PVAMU in the Fall.
     
  • PVAMU Male Athlete(1 athlete will receive $2,500)
    Open to any student who participates on one of PVAMU's male athletic teams.
     
  • PVAMU Female Athlete(1 athlete will receive $2,500)
    Open to any student who participates on one of PVAMU's female athletic teams.