Advance financial awards scholarship to Hanover Central High School student
Nicholas Anthony Kolanowski Receives $1,500 College Scholarship
EAST CHICAGO, IN (May 25, 2022) — Advance Financial Federal Credit Union (AFFCU) believes in the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People” and recently demonstrated that belief as it awarded a $1,500 college scholarship to Nicholas Anthony Kolanowski. Nicholas was chosen as this year’s recipient from a list of several highly qualified candidates.
Nicholas was recently recognized at AFFCU’s 84th Annual Meeting by Chairperson Janice Vamos for his academic and community accomplishments. “Nicholas is a well-rounded student who has not only achieved a stellar academic record, but devotes time to community and church functions such as building food pantries and assisting the elderly and handicapped,” commented Vamos. She added, “he is an individual who we believe will make an impact on our world and we are pleased to give him financial assistance to help him on his journey.”
Nicholas, an AFFCU Teen Club member, is an avid tennis player and Boy Scout. He plans to attend Trine University in Angola, IN this fall where he will pursue a degree in electrical engineering.
Pictured above (from left to right): Janice Vamos, Chairperson of the Board, Nicholas Anthony Kolanowski, Scholarship Winner, Jerry Gomez, President/CEO of AFFCU.
About Advance Financial Federal Credit Union (AFFCU)
The recent recipient of their fourth consecutive “Best Credit Union of the Region”, Advance Financial Federal Credit Union is open to the public in both Lake and Porter County, Indiana. Advance Financial has branches in East Chicago and Schererville. The credit union provides its 9,000 members with comprehensive financial products and personalized service to help them achieve their financial goals. For details about Advance Financial’s flexible saving and loan programs, financial products, exciting promotions, and services for all ages, visit www.advancefcu.org or contact Christina Lozano at 219.392.3946 or email clozano@advancefcu.org.
About AFFCU’s Scholarship Program
AFFCU’s Scholarship Program is open to college-bound graduating seniors who are either members of AFFCU or immediate family of an AFFCU member as of June 30th of the year prior to graduation. Applicants must be a Lake or Porter County high school graduating senior planning to attain a two or four-year degree from an accredited university or college. For details contact Christina Lozano at 219.392.3946 or email clozano@advancefcu.org
