Carroll R. Phillips Memorial Scholarship


	In Honor and Memory Carroll R. Phillips was a dedicated leader and close friend to the staff and Board of Directors at Pro Fed. Mr. Phillips served on the board of directors for 30 years and led the credit union as chairman for 28 years. He taught at Fort Wayne Community Schools for 35 years and enjoyed serving on the board of MLK Montessori School. In addition to serving as past president of Allen County and Fort Wayne teachers’ associations, he was also the past president of Fort Wayne Area Retired Teachers. Mr. Phillips served in the Air Force during WWII and retired later as a Lt. Col. He was an Indiana University alumnus, earning both a bachelor of science and a master’s degree in education. Carroll Phillips was a tireless worker, demonstrating by example the giving of his time and talents for many worthwhile causes and endeavors. It is in this spirit of genuine caring and concern for mankind that the Carroll R. Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund was established. About the Scholarship Fund This scholarship was organized to provide qualified individuals with financial assistance in order to pursue educational goals beyond their high school diploma. Five $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded annually in time for 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 • Grade Point Average • Community Service/Community Involvement • Extra Curricular Student Activities/Job Experiences/Internships • Income • Written Essay • Financial Need Eligibility Eligibility is determined by the following: • A member of Pro Fed in good standing • Any family member of a Pro Fed member in good standing The applicant must be a full-time student who is accepted at and enrolled in a two- or four-year program at an accredited college or university, or at a trade or vocational school. Final decisions on eligibility will be made by the Pro Fed Scholarship Committee. Scholarships will not be awarded more than twice to the same individual. For more information, please e-mail Becky Anthony at ranthony@profedcu.org or Teresa Schmidt at tschmidt@profedcu.org. Application Click here to download an application form. (This document requires Adobe Reader™)
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