The Giorgianni Legacy Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Pete Giorgianni, whose remarkable contributions shaped the creation and evolution of the Trax Youth Program. The scholarship will invest in the future leaders who will carry forward his legacy of positive change and transformation within our communities.
The Giorgianni Legacy Scholarship will award one outstanding individual with a $2500 scholarship. This financial assistance aims to alleviate the financial burden of education and enable the recipient to pursue their academic and career aspirations with confidence and determination. Scholarship submissions run 6/1/2024-7/31/2024.
Eligibility
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Must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.5 on a four-point non-weighted scale.
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Must be a Trax Credit Union Member for at least 1 year and be in good standing.
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Must be accepted or enrolled into a two- or four-year public or private accredited college or university, preferably within Florida.
Evaluation Requirements
- Two letters of recommendation from the following: high school principal, teacher, guidance counselor, religious/civil leader, or current/former employer on professional letterhead.
- A list of leadership roles, honors/awards, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.
- Video Submission answering the following questions: “What does legacy mean to you? What is your legacy, and how will this scholarship help you create that legacy? How will Trax play a role in achieving your legacy?"
- Upon request: Transcript reflecting current GPA.
Applicant must be a primary member in good standing with Trax Federal Credit Union (Trax Credit Union). Applicants (children and dependents) of Trax Credit Union employees, directors or committee members are not eligible. The applicant must attend an accredited non-profit college or university. Applicant must have a minimum 3.50 cumulative un-weighted grade point average. Prior Trax scholarship recipients are not eligible. Official or unofficial transcript may be required. Applicant must take at least nine (9) credit hours per semester for the current academic year. All applications become property of Trax Credit Union and will not be returned; information therein may be used in marketing and other public, social, or printed materials. All decisions concerning the award will be the responsibility of the Scholarship Committee, and all decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final. Recipient may be required to provide proof of enrollment at the school named on the application. This is a non-recurring award.