People’s Credit Union announces winner of the Cooperative Credit Union Association college scholarship program
MIDDLETOWN, RI (June 27, 2023) — People’s Credit Union is pleased to announce that Catrina Morin of Kingston, RI, has been awarded one of three Rhode Island scholarships as part of the Cooperative Credit Union Association’s Better Values – Better Banking College Scholarship Program. Morin is a graduate of South Kingstown High School and received a $1,500 scholarship to assist her education in the fall at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Accompanying Morin’s application was her essay on urban planning that she will continue studying as part of her developing career path.
“The Credit Unions of Rhode Island Scholarship Committee reviewed many outstanding applications and Catrina’s essay, combined with her academic achievements and community volunteer activities really stood out,” stated Courtney Hunter, Head of Community Development for People’s Credit Union. “The Credit Union Scholarship Program is an important component of the Batter Values – Better Banking program for Credit Unions of Rhode Island and we are glad to be a supporter of it,” Hunter further stated.
“I am very thankful and thrilled with the scholarship award,” offered Catrina Morin. “I know it will be extremely helpful as I pursue my urban planning studies that I am so passionate about,” she added.
Courtney Hunter, Catrina Morin, and Symphony Pena, Head of Wakefield Marketing Development
About People's Credit Union
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Middletown, RI, People's Credit Union is a purpose-driven, member-owned, state-chartered, community credit union that serves as a catalyst for positive change in the community through its member engagement and community support. Known for its wide array of personal banking and business banking products & services, including personal, mortgage, and business lending, membership is open to all individuals. All deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information visit peoplescu.com.
