FCSU Branch 746 Scholarship was established to award a one-time $1,500 scholarship to eligible Branch 746 members to assist them with their educational pursuits.
To apply, please complete the following steps.
The deadline to apply is June 30th. Scholarship awards will be announced by September 1st. Applicants who do not meet the minimum criteria will not be considered for a scholarship but are encouraged to re-apply at a future date.
Jednota Branch 746 Scholarship eligibility:
• Must be a member of Branch 746 with paid up life insurance premium of $5,000 or more;
• Of Slovak descent and Catholic faith;
• Currently accepted and/or enrolled in full-time college, another post-secondary educational institution, or vocational institution;
• High school senior student through junior year of college, post-secondary and/or vocational institution.
• Past Branch 746 Scholarship recipients are not eligible as this is a one-time scholarship.
Application criteria:
Applicants will be required to describe accomplishments they believe would qualify them for recognition in general, and specifically, accomplishments in the areas of:
• Scholarship
• Leadership
• Service to school, church and community
• Involvement in Jednota Branch 746 (applicant should have attended at minimum one meeting and/or event in the current or previous calendar the year of application)
How to Apply:
1. Submit a copy of your high school, college, or vocational institution transcript of grades;
2. Provide one (1) letter of recommendation authored by a teacher, counselor, administrator or an employment supervisor familiar with the applicant;
3. Compose an essay (minimum 250 words) describing your background; community involvement; scholastic excellence; leadership ability; and career objectives;
4. Submit a copy of paid-up life insurance of $5,000 or more or letter from Home Office confirming such contract.
5. Email files to JednotaBranch746@gmail.com.
Scholarship applications for 2026 now being accepted.