Credit Union West awards five $1,000 academic scholarships to high school seniors
GLENDALE, AZ (May 6, 2021) — Credit Union West is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2021 Scholarship Program. In total, the credit union is awarding five $1,000 scholarships to qualified Arizona high school seniors.
“Each year we proudly provide community scholarships for local high school students. Our goal is to lessen the financial burden they may face and help students establish strong financial futures as they pursue their educational goals,” said Karen Roch, President and CEO of Credit Union West. “Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients, who exemplified a commitment to furthering their education and improving their communities. We are pleased to support their educational journey.”
The scholarship award recipients include:
- Cheyla Daverman, Prescott High School
- John Coleman, Estrella Foothills High School
- Suhani Patel, Mountain Ridge High School
- Gabriela Flores-Diaz, Independence High School, JROTC
- Timothy O’Hara-Haworth, Westwood High School, JROTC
The five recipients were selected based on academic achievement, community service and overall character. Additionally, applicants were required to write an essay focused on the importance of their personal mission statement.
As a part of Credit Union West’s legacy of serving military personnel, two of the scholarships have been awarded to students who participated in their school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).
Each scholarship supports a high school senior who plans to attend a trade school, two-year or four-year college in 2021. Students may use the scholarship to manage the costs associated with pursuing their education, including tuition, class fees, books and other related expenses.
“Helping local students pursue their goals and achieve their dreams is a core part of how we support and strengthen our communities,” said Roch. “Our scholarship program is a highlight of our community giving efforts and is a program we look forward to continuing to offer in future years.”
As a leading financial institution, Credit Union West provides financial education and services to help Arizonans achieve their goals. Individuals interested in learning more can visit www.cuwest.org/savingmoney for expert money-saving tips and tools to help you reach your financial goals.
About Credit Union West
The Credit Union West tradition had the honor of beginning in 1951 as Luke Federal Credit Union. Originally located on Luke Air Force Base, the organization’s mission was to enhance the lives of military members and their families through being a trusted provider of financial services. Today, Credit Union West embraces the same commitment to the military and now has expanded to include all who live, work or worship in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, Yuma, Mohave, Coconino, Cochise, Navajo, Apache, and Gila counties. Credit Union West serves over 90,000 members with more than $1.1 billion in assets. The credit union’s core principles have guided its decisions, which in turn has ensured integrity and trusted member service. Federally insured by the NCUA. Learn more at www.cuwest.org.
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