Our Past, Supporting Your Future
In 1951, Arthur F. McIntyre became the first manager of SF Fire Credit Union. He spent his time here tirelessly working to improve not only the credit union, but the Bay Area community as a whole.
Every year, his scholarship awards $2,500 to high school and college-level students. At least two scholarships are awarded at each level. We are proud to honor his legacy by investing in our members' future.
How to apply
APPLICATION PACKET
Applicants for the scholarship need to complete an application packet, which includes submitting an essay.
The essay should focus on the credit union philosophy of 'people helping people.'
How do credit unions help individuals, communities, and the country as a whole?
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a member of SF Fire Credit Union, and in good standing
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited university, community college, or high school
- Have a current GPA of 2.5 or higher
DEADLINE
The 2021 deadline for submissions is February 1st.
For mailed submissions, a postmark of February 1stย will be accepted.
Winners will be notified and announced on Presidents' Day, February 15th, 2021.
2021 High School Scholarship Recipients
Lola Kitchell
Gabriela Jimenez
Claire Mannion
Claire Cassidy
2021 College Scholarship Recipients
Madeline Young
Ryan Sullivan
Owen Walsh
Katherine Yuen
Arthur F. McIntyre
After 30 years of service, Arthur retired from the San Francisco Fire Department in 1976. He spent most of his career at Engine 17, located behind the Mint at 5thย and Jessie.
Arthur was dedicated to the idea of service. He was a WWII Veteran, a referee for High School and College basketball, a supervisor of the officials for the Pac Ten Conference, and was a key advocate for improving working conditions for San Francisco Firefighters.
In 1951, Fire Chief Edward Walsh asked Arthur to become the first manager of SF Fire Credit Union. Without his expansive vision and tireless efforts, SF Fire Credit Union would not be what it is today.

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