SACRAMENTO, CA (June 1, 2015) ― SAFE Credit Union continued its commitment to improving the financial well-being of the community it serves by providing $10,000 in scholarships to exceptional local students.
As part of the annual SAFE Scholarship Program, 10 college-bound high school seniors were each awarded $1,000 for their outstanding achievements. SAFE received more than 150 applications from students from high schools in 12 counties. Recipients were chosen on their academic achievement, financial need, community service, letters of recommendation, and personal compositions on how their education will benefit their communities.
This year’s recipients are:
• Sabreena Singh, Luther Burbank High School
• Grant Laut, Oak Ridge High School
• Madeline Merwin, St. Francis High School
• Jennah Thompson-Vasquez, Bella Vista High School
• Jessica John, Casa Roble Fundamental High School
• Amit Telreja, Folsom High School
• Marilynn Wong, John F. Kennedy High School
• Alexa Phillips, Mira Loma High School
• Insu Jung, Sheldon High School
• Kayla Panora, Antelope High School
Started in 2001, the SAFE Scholarship Program is open to students in the 12-county area served by the credit union.
About SAFE
Established in 1940, SAFE Credit Union manages $2.1 billion in assets and serves more than 183,000 members through 22 branches in Northern California, and a full-service call center. For more information about SAFE and its products and services, visit safecu.org.
SAFE Credit Union, 2295 Iron Point Road, Suite 100, Folsom, CA 95630-8765 ● (916) 979-7233 ● (800) SEE-SAFE ● www.safecu.org