Educational Systems Federal Credit Union recently awarded $68,000 in student scholarships and professional development awards to Support Education and make a difference in the education community.
The Credit Union awarded eight $3,000 Dorothy Marvil Scholarships to the following graduating high school seniors:
- Anne Arundel County: Azhane Rowe, Indian Creek Upper School
- Calvert County: Craig Eichelberger, Northern High School
- Charles County: Elisha Barrientos, Southern Maryland Christian Academy
- Montgomery County: Madeleine Allou, Montgomery Blair High School
- Prince George's County: Stephanie Crawford, Bowie High School
- St. Mary's County: Colin Maher, Chopticon High School
- Talbot County: Tiffany Zheng, Easton High School
- Washington D.C.: Naomi Dawy, National Cathedral School
Educational Systems FCU also awarded eight $3,000 Rosemary Brinkley Business and Finance Scholarships to the following graduating high school seniors who completed the business and finance curriculum at their respective school:
- Anne Arundel County: Nolan Marks, Severna Park High School
- Calvert County: Thomas Weiskircher, Huntingtown High School
- Charles County: Virgil Thomas, North Point High School
- Frederick County: Timothy O'Donnell, Catoctin High School
- Montgomery County: Lauren Woodward, Thomas S. Wootton High School
- Prince George's County: Monique Brown, Charles Herbert Flowers High School
- St. Mary's County: Alexis Plater, Chopticon High School
- Talbot County: Kelley Magill, Easton High School
In addition, three $3,000 scholarships were awarded to students currently enrolled at each of the community colleges served by the Credit Union:
- College of Southern Maryland: X'amis Johnson
- Montgomery College: Alix Tiako
- Prince George's Community College: Sabria Richardson
To help educators continue with their learning, a $1,000 Professional Development Award was presented to the following 11 individuals:
Public Schools:
- Anne Arundel County: Kristopher Effler, Board of Education
- Calvert County: Dr. Grace Hanners, Huntingtown High School
- Charles County: LeShone HoSang Navies, St. Charles High School
- Montgomery County: Robert Mitchell, Sligo Middle School
- Prince George's County: Rose Mary Bunag, Thomas Claggett Teacher Leadership Center
- St. Mary's County: Asia McNeil, Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary School
- Talbot County: Amy Palmer, St. Michael's Elementary School
Community Colleges
- College of Southern Maryland: Kimberley Donnelly
- Montgomery College: Karen Callender
- Prince George's Community College: Dena Wilson
"For us, it's an honor to Support Education," said Chris Conway, President/CEO of Educational Systems FCU. "Whether it's helping educators further their professional development or providing assistance to students to continue their education, we are proud to help the members of the education community."