First Financial awards 53 graduating high school students with scholarships
LUTHERVILLE, MD (May 2, 2023) — In the 25th year of First Financial Federal Credit Union’s Scholarship Program, 53 graduating seniors were rewarded a total of $159,000 in scholarships for post-secondary institutions.
The annual Scholarship Program is open to graduating students who attend Baltimore, Carroll, Worcester, and Somerset County Public Schools as well as private schools within First Financial’s field of membership. Since 1998, scholarships totaling $2.3 million have been awarded to over 750 hardworking students.
“It is an absolute honor to assist the soon-to-be graduates in continuing their education,” said Eric Church, First Financial President/CEO. “We couldn’t be prouder of these scholars and wish them nothing but success as they take on the next chapter of their lives.”
To qualify, First Financial’s student members were required to submit an application, transcripts, references, and a written essay. Finalists were selected by the credit union’s volunteer-based Scholarship Committee. The students receiving a scholarship were recognized at the credit union’s 70th Annual Meeting on April 20, 2023.
To learn more about First Financial and membership eligibility, visit firstfinancial.org or call Member Services at 410-321-6060, option 5.
First Financial Federal Credit Union scholarship winners were recognized at the credit unions 70th Annual Meeting on April 20, 2023. $159,000 was awarded to 53 high school students within the credit unions field of membership.
About First Financial Federal Credit Union (MD)
First Financial Federal Credit Union serves the employees, students, and parents of the Baltimore, Carroll, Somerset, and Worcester County Public School systems, as well as the employees and families of many area businesses, hospitals, private schools, and colleges. The Credit Union’s product offerings include free checking, online and mobile services, auto loans, credit cards, and home loans. Don’t Just Bank, Belong; visit www.firstfinancial.org for details.
