First New York to offer college scholarships
ALBANY, NY (February 11, 2021) —
First New York Federal Credit Union will issue four $1,000 scholarships this spring. Applications for the scholarship must be submitted by May 7th, 2021. Applicants must be a member in good standing with First New York Federal Credit Union, a graduating high school senior, plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college and be active or volunteer within their community.
Interested students can get their application online at: https://www.firstnewyork.org/home/accounts/youth/scholarships
To accompany the application, students will need to submit a 250-word essay describing what motivates them and why, along with a letter of reference commenting on their character and abilities. A copy of the student’s high school transcript and a resume detailing honors, awards received, leadership roles and extra-curricular activities will also need to be included with the application.
“We take great pride in helping students reach their educational, career and financial goals. We will continue to do all we can to help them now and throughout their lives,” commented Carol Valenza, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for First New York Federal Credit Union.
Selected finalists will be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee to determine the four scholarship winners. Winners will be notified by June 11, 2021
About First New York Federal Credit Union
First New York Federal Credit Union is a full-service not-for-profit financial cooperative providing banking and lending services to consumers and businesses in the Capital Region. First New York offers a full suite of financial services including checking and savings accounts, mobile and online banking, home and auto loans, credit cards, commercial lending and investment services. First New York has over $473 million in assets and serves 35,000+ members. The credit union has eight full-service branches in Albany, Cobleskill, Glenville, Halfmoon, Niskayuna, North Greenbush, Rotterdam, and Saratoga, and scholastic branches in Schenectady, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake and Mohonasen High Schools. Members can also access 5,600+ shared branch locations and 30,000+ fee-free ITM/ATMs nationwide.
