CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI (May 15, 2014) -- Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) is pleased to announce the winners of its Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship to five local high schools seniors. This $2,500 scholarship is awarded to members based on academic performance, community involvement and embodiment of the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.”
“All of the students who applied for the scholarship are exceptional students,” said MSGCU President and CEO Peter Gates. “The five winners who were chosen are a truly extraordinary group and it is our honor to award these future leaders with the Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship.”
The recipients of the Rudolph Heino Scholarship are:
Nicole Burkel (Warren): Paul K. Cousino High School
Jacob DeSantis (Clinton Township): De La Salle High School
Carter Kovalcik (Warren): University of Detroit Jesuit High School
Emily Durie (Chesterfield): International Academy of Macomb
Monica McCoskey (Farmington Hills): North Farmington High School
The scholarship is named for Rudolph Heino, a long-time MSGCU Board Member who strongly upheld the “people helping people” philosophy. The scholarship is designed to help students who demonstrate an enthusiasm and commitment to learning and a clear, visionary path for their future.
The Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship is one of four scholarship programs offered by MSGCU. Each year, the Credit Union awards more than $70,000 in scholarships to both high school and college students.
For more information on MSGCU’s scholarship programs, call 586.263.8800 or 1.866.MSGCU4U or visit msgcuscholarships.org.
About Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union
Named one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union has been providing quality financial services to its members for almost 60 years. With 11 offices located throughout Macomb and Oakland counties, MSGCU has more than 90,000 members, $1.5 billion in assets and 250 employees. The credit union has consistently received Bauer Financial’s highest five-star rating. In 2014, it also received a member satisfaction rating of 97%.
Founded by a small group of teachers in 1954, MSGCU today offers a full range of loan, savings and checking products and financial services for consumers and businesses. For more information, visit www.msgcu.org or call 586.263.8800 or 1.866.MSGCU4U.