Leta Henson Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Alabama Teachers Credit Union is proud to present the Leta Henson Johnson Memorial Scholarship.  

Mrs. Johnson was an almost 30 – year employee of ATCU, where she worked in various capacities and eventually served as Vice President. Leta was an enthusiastic proponent of the credit union movement and embodied the philosophy of “people helping people,” encouraging those around her to pursue their dreams, often even assisting to make those dreams a reality. ATCU’s goal in providing this scholarship is to equip students pursuing higher education in the field of business. We ask that high school counselors from Calhoun, Cherokee, DeKalb, Etowah, and Marshall counties nominate only one senior from their respective school to apply.

Leta Henson Johnson Memorial Scholarship Requirement Checklist:

• High school senior with at least a 2.0 or higher GPA
• Intended major must be business-related
• Provide high school transcript for the most recently completed semester
• Demonstrate scholastic / financial need for scholarship
• Provide ATCU with one (1) letter of reference from high school counselor
• Submit a one-page essay based on the one-word prompt, “Inspiration”

Eligibility Requirements

• Must currently be in high school
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Financial need analysis required
• Essay required
• Recommendations or references required

How To Apply