Scholarships

Partners Financial, now part of Argent Credit Union, is committed to helping make continuing education a reality for our members graduating high school. This year, we are excited to award four $2,500 scholarships.

 

Ruby A. Robinson Youth Scholarship

Ruby was one of the first full-time Credit Union employees. She began her employment on February 16, 1963, and retired from the Credit Union on February 26, 1993. The Ruby A. Robinson Youth Scholarship Program was created in 1992 to commemorate Ruby’s many years of dedicated service to the Credit Union and its membership. Two high school seniors will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship each towards their college education. The deadline to have completed applications submitted is March 1, 2024. 

 

Rose E. Baggerly Rising Leaders Scholarship

The Rose E. Baggerly Rising Leaders Scholarship was created to honor Rose’s many years of dedication to the Credit Union and its members. During her tenure, she served in many volunteer and leadership roles for organizations focused on the credit union movement in Virginia. Some of her roles included serving as Chairman of the Board of the Virginia Credit Union League and on the Board of the Credit Union Service Company of Virginia.

One high school senior will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship towards their college education. The deadline to have completed applications submitted is March 1, 2024. 

 

Partners Financial Legacy Scholarship

On October 1, 2023 Partners Financial Federal Credit Union merged with Argent Credit Union.  The Partners Financial Legacy Scholarship was created to honor the positive impact and dedicated service that Partners Financial has had on our community.

This Scholarship is available to students who plan to enroll in an accredited technical or vocational trade school, with a focus on a career-specific skill.  One high school senior will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship towards their continuing education. The deadline to have completed applications submitted is March 1, 2024

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GENERAL APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Applicant must be an Argent Credit Union member.
  • Must be a graduating senior accepted into or enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program at a college, trade school, or university. A minimum of 12 credit hours per semester is required.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • All sections of the application must be completed.
  • Essay must be between 250-500 words and double-spaced.
  • Official, sealed transcript from your school that contains your minimum weighted GPA 2.8+, unweighted GPA and SAT or ACT scores.
  • If sent electronically, transcripts must be emailed by school official. (For home school students, grades must be accompanied by standardized test results.)

VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • All sections of the application must be completed.
  • Essay must be between 250-500 words and double-spaced.
  • Official, sealed transcript from your school that contains your minimum weighted GPA of 2.8+.
  • If sent electronically, transcripts must be emailed by school official. (For home school students, grades must be accompanied by standardized test results.)

 

 

RUBY A. ROBINSON YOUTH ESSAY TOPICS

  • Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and your future goals.
  • Argent Credit Union is committed to the well-being of our community by supporting local, charitable, and social causes. Please explain the importance to you of community involvement or providing service to others.

ROSE E. BAGGERLY RISING LEADERS ESSAY TOPICS

  • If you were to start your own charity today, what would it be and why?
  • Describe the hardest or most challenging obstacle you have ever faced in your life. How has the experience impacted you and developed your leadership skills?

PARTNERS FINANCIAL LEGACY ESSAY TOPICS

  • What was the best advice you’ve ever received, and how has it impacted your future goals?
  • Discuss why you have chosen your specific trade or vocation, and how this scholarship can help you achieve success.

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