SCHOLARSHIPS

Affinity Federal Credit Union, Bedminster, N.J. has awarded nine graduating high school students a total of $10,500 in scholarships. The criteria for the applicants included academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and essay composition. This years recipients were as follows: Claire McCusker, $2500; Daniel Ramage,$2500; Payal Garg, $1500; Jesse Lasky, $1500; Emily Frey, $500; Brian Jones,$500; Jason McCuistion, $500; Bradley Cousins, $500 Julie Carlson,$500. AFCU has more than $800 million in assets and serves 94,000 members Mountain America Credit Union, Salt Lake City, has awarded three $1500 scholarships to Pamela Allan; Amy Nielsen; and David Matson. Applications were selected based on financial need, scholastic abilities, future plans, community service, special skills and an essay on the theme "What I learned from my favorite teacher that will help me in my life." MACU has $747 million in assets and serves over 125,000 members. NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, South Burlington, Vt., has awarded eight $1,250 scholarships to students who have actively demonstrated a dedication to supporting their communities. To qualify, students were required to be members of the credit union and submit an essay illustrating how they have helped secure the future of their community. This year's recipients are Christopher Amadon, Lyndon Institute; Clark Copeland, Twinfield H.S.; Meredith Cowie, South Burlington H.S.; Chelsey Kantor, U-32 H.S.; Heather McCormick, Williamstown H.S.; Jeremy Ouellette, Danville H.S.; Nicholas Scandore, Winooski H.S.; and Gina Sicard, Rice Memorial H.S. NorthCountry FCU has $52 million in assets and serves 11,943 members. New Jersey Postal Credit Union, Hawthorne, has awarded three college-bound members $1,000 each in its first ever scholarship program. Carly Jane Hug of Ramapo H.S., Vijay Paruchuru of John P. Stevens H.S., and Chhay Shah of Lenape Valley Regional H.S. were selected based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement and an essay. NJPCU has $75.7 million in assets and serves 9,069 members.