Credit Union West awards $10,000 in scholarships to Arizona high school seniors
GLENDALE, AZ (July 7, 2023) — Credit Union West is excited to announce the five Arizona high school seniors who were chosen to receive $10,000 in scholarships from the Credit Union West 2023 Scholarship Program! This year, the scholarship funds are provided by the CUWest CARES Charitable Foundation, which made it possible for the organization to double the funds awarded to each student. Each of the five winners will receive $2,000 for a trade school, 2-year, or 4-year college of their choice this fall.
The five winners were chosen based on academic achievement, community involvement, and overall character. Applicants were also asked to submit an essay about a crucial money management skill that they believe everyone should learn.
As part of Credit Union West’s legacy of serving military personnel, two of the scholarships were awarded to students who participated in their high school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).
The scholarship award recipients include:
- Briley Olson, Prescott High School, JROTC
- Cendy Nguyen, Washington High School
- Jordyn Kulon, Cactus High School, JROTC
- Lindsay Carter, Prescott High School
- Lucia Pease-Wingenter, Millennium High School
“We are so proud to provide scholarships to local high school students each year to support their educational journey and help them establish strong financial futures,” said Karen Roch, President and CEO of Credit Union West. “Congratulations to the 2023 scholarship winners, who each exemplify a strong commitment to their education and communities.”
To learn more about Credit Union West’s annual Scholarship Program, please visit cuwest.org/scholarship.
2023 Scholarship Winners from left to right (top row): Briley Olson, Cendy Nguyen, Jordyn Kulon (bottom row): Lindsay Carter, Lucia Pease-Wingenter
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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