Robert A Weaver Scholarship

In Honor

Robert A. Weaver was the former chairman of Pro Fed's Board of Directors. He served on the board in various capacities from 1986 to 2007. Mr. Weaver also served the board in the honorary capacity of Director Emeritus. He was a retired educator, having taught government, social studies and economics at Fort Wayne Community Schools for over thirty years. He was also an adjunct faculty member at Indiana Institute of Technology. Mr. Weaver's dedication to education led him to work with many civic organizations, including Junior Achievement and the Indiana Credit Union League. One of Mr. Weaver's favorite parts of teaching economics was sharing the credit union story. It is in this spirit of genuine caring and concern for mankind that the Robert A. Weaver Scholarship Fund was established.

About the Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was organized to provide qualified adults with financial assistance to pursue their educational goals. These goals may include: apprenticeship, vocational training, or two-year and four-year degrees. Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded annually in time to apply toward fall enrollment.

Scholarship Selection Committee

The members of the Scholarship Selection Committee will be appointed by the chairperson of the Pro Fed Board of Directors each year.

Evaluative Criteria for Scholarship Recipients

• Involvement in family activities
• Community Service/Community Involvement
• Involvement outside the family and immediate community including military service
• Written Essay
• Financial Need

Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by the following:

• A member of Pro Fed in good standing

The applicant must be currently enrolled in a two- or four-year program at an accredited college or university or at a trade or vocational school (this may include apprentice training programs). Final decisions on eligibility will be made by the Pro Fed Scholarship Committee. Scholarship winners are required to attend a presentation ceremony or have family representation at the ceremony. Scholarships will not be awarded more than twice to the same individual. Applicants may receive only one scholarship from Pro Fed in any calendar year.

For more information, please e-mail Becky Anthony at ranthony@profedcu.org or Teresa Schmidt at tschmidt@profedcu.org.