Advance Financial awards scholarship to Valparaiso high school student
Madeline Schmidt receives $2,000 college scholarship
EAST CHICAGO, IN (July 3, 2023) — Advance Financial Federal Credit Union (AFFCU) is a strong supporter of the communities it serves and believes in the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” Recently, AFFCU demonstrated this commitment as it awarded a $2,000 college scholarship to Madeline Schmidt. Madeline was chosen as this year’s recipient from a list of several highly qualified candidates.
Madeline was recently recognized at AFFCU’s 85th Annual Meeting by Chairperson Janice Vamos for her academic and community accomplishments. “Madeline is a well-rounded student who has not only achieved an outstanding academic record as a National Honors Society recipient, but devotes time to community and church functions such as 4-H, Health Mentor Ambassador, Red Cross Driver, Vacation Bible School and Project Neighbors,” commented Vamos. She added, “she is an individual who has a passion to help people and we believe she will make an impact on our world. We are pleased to provide her with financial assistance to help her on her journey.”
Madeline plans to attend Indiana University Bloomington, IN this fall where she will pursue a degree in Nursing with plans to become a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse.
Pictured above (from left to right): Jerry Gomez, President/CEO, Bob Underwood, Treasurer, Madeline Schmidt, scholarship winner, and Janice Vamos, Chairperson of the Board.
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.
