California/Nevada Youth Involvement Network, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., awarded $500 scholarships to three high school and college students from California and Nevada. The network is a volunteer organization supported by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. The winners were Jade Ashley Gelskey, Branden Karlen and Emily Morelli. Each received the scholarship for their essays on "What can you or your credit union do to encourage today's youth to join and take advantage of credit union products and services."
Hershey Federal Credit Union, Hershey, Pa., awarded the $1,000 Richard E. Fogleman memorial scholarship to Hannah Becker. Becker has been a member of HFCU since 2000 and is attending Bloomsburg University, studying audiology and speech pathology. The scholarship has been awarded annually since 1996 to honor the memory of Richard E. Fogleman, who served as HFCU's chairman of the board of directors for many years prior to his death in 1994.
Texas Federal Credit Union, Dallas, announced the winners of its first annual high school scholarship awards program. Winners were chosen based on membership, academic achievement, character and leadership, personal essays and letters of recommendation. Kandice Reed and Zachary Saucier both received the $1,000 scholarship.
Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union, Northfield, N.J., awarded Lauren Mason, Kayla Marie Reynods and Evelyn Ross its $1,000 scholarship and grant award. Mason was selected as the $1,000 Benson/Hunt scholarship recipient. Reyonds was the $1,000 community college scholarship recipient. Ross was the $1,000 education exchange 2008 college grant recipient.
Los Angeles Firemen's Credit Union, Los Angeles, awarded a total of $15,000 in scholarships to its members. Matthew Lussier was the top scholarship award winner with a $5,000 scholarship. Eugenie Bernard, Amanda Hovey, Jamie Long and Michael Rodriguez were each awarded $2,500 scholarships. Applicants were scored on their academic achievements, community involvement and their essay discussing leadership qualities.
Berks Community Federal Credit Union, Reading, Pa., announced the winners of its 2008 scholarship contest. Leah Romay and Vanessa Strohl were each awarded $1,000 scholarships. The winners were selected based on academic performance, commitment to their community and their response to the essay questions "What it means to belong to Berks Community Federal Credit Union."
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DOT Federal Credit Union, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., presented its 2008 scholarship to Timothy Reynolds. Reynolds is attending Ithaca College and is studying physical therapy. The scholarship is presented each year to one graduating high school senior who is able to demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement throughout their high school career.
South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, Miami, awarded 15 full-tuition Florida PrePaid college scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Since 1994, South Florida Educational has awarded 204 scholarships that total more than $2 million. Winners were, Ryan Albaugh, Lindsey Baker III, Adam Brock, Asa T. Brown, Alyson Calloway, Natasha Cancialosi, Wesley Caproon, Kevin Cruz, Jonathan Davis, Jonatha Martinez, Kathleen Ochipa, Tara Plyler, Sarah Portello, Natalie Romano and Shakia Taylor.
Redstone Federal Credit Union, Huntsville, Ala., awarded its annual $2,000 scholarships to 10 students. Six were awarded to students attending area colleges and universities. The additional four were awarded to students attending non-local schools. The recipients were Lisa Gardner-Barillas, Michael Chaplin, Michael Hays, Katie Godwin, Lauren Clark, Kristen Galkowski, Meagan Mathews, Denzel Gent, Laci Southerland and Jessica Deaton. Amber Strong was the recipient of the Redstone Federal Credit Union family scholarship and Alexandra Jost was the recipient of the Gerald E. Toland legacy scholarship. Each student completed an essay that described their ultimate financial institution.
RTN Federal Credit Union, Waltham, Mass. announced the winners of its 2008 James A. Burley Jr. scholarship. The scholarship is name in honor of a deceased volunteer that served as both a director and chairman of the credit union's board for over 30 years. The recipients were Daniel Scheffler, Ritchie Strangie and Klark Eaton.
United Teletech Financial Credit Union, Holmdel, N.J., announced the winners of the 2008 statewide credit union scholarship program in coordination with the New Jersey Credit Union League. First place winner Nina Bhagat was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Additional $500 scholarships from United Teletech were awarded to Caroline St. Angelo, Phoebe Sun and Brandt Ziegler. The scholarship was available to all high school seniors who are members in good standing of NJCUL affiliated credit unions. The program drew over 250 applications.
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