Applications now being accepted for the Golden 1 Credit Union Scholarship Program
Credit union to award $400,000 to California scholars
SACRAMENTO, CA (November 19, 2020) — Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) announced today it is accepting applications for its 2021 scholarship program. The Golden 1 Credit Union Scholarship Program will award more than $400,000 to qualified students, and applications will be accepted through February 1, 2021.
This year, Golden 1 awarded 45 California students a total of $406,500 in college scholarships. Students received awards based on their academic achievements, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and education and career goals. Recipients range from incoming college freshmen to college seniors who will attend in-state colleges or universities this fall.
“We continue to be impressed each year by the quality of applicants to our scholarship program. California’s young leaders show great promise,” said Erica Taylor, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations for Golden 1 Credit Union. “Golden 1 is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, and this year especially, we are honored to help students succeed.”
The Golden 1 Credit Union scholarship program provides credit union members and their dependents financial assistance, valued at up to $20,000 per student, for full-time students who plan to attend accredited, nonprofit two-year community colleges or four-year colleges and universities in California. Since the program began in 2013, Golden 1 Credit Union has awarded $3.1 million in total scholarship funding to more than 300 students.
“We realize attending college might look different for some students this year, but recognize they will still have financial obligations,” added Taylor. “We encourage all those who qualify to apply for the Golden 1 Credit Union scholarship program as they continue their educational journeys.”
For more information about the Golden 1 Scholarship program, visit golden1.com/our-community/scholarships.
About Golden 1 Credit Union
With more than $20 billion in assets, Golden 1 Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the United States, providing easy access to the financial solutions, resources, and support their members and communities need to improve their well-being. Golden 1 is committed to creating a more equitable and financially inclusive California and proudly serves all those who live or work there. Golden 1 is more than 1.1 million members strong and has over 2,100 employees. Visit golden1.com for more information.
