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Silver State Schools Credit Union announces 2021 scholarship program

LAS VEGAS, NV (February 23, 2021)

Continuing its tradition of preparing students for long-term success, Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU) is proud to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program. The award-winning credit union has awarded more than $700K in scholarships to graduating Nevada High School Seniors since 1989, with its goal to build a better future for Southern Nevada students by educating, empowering, and enhancing the community.

Silver State Schools Credit Union recognizes Nevada High School seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. In honor of its 70th-year celebration, SSSCU will award the “70th Anniversary Scholarship Award” this year, for a total of 10 scholarship to be awarded to deserving recipients. The scholarship program is designed for members graduating from an accredited High School within the State of Nevada in 2021.

The SSSCU Scholarship Program awards $2,000 scholarships renewable for up to four years, for a total of up to $8,000, to use towards higher education. Applicants must be SSSCU members and applications must be received electronically by the Credit Union by midnight on Friday, March 19, 2021. All applications must be submitted by email. The winning selections will be announced by the SSSCU Scholarship Committee and will be awarded at the 2021 SSSCU Annual Membership Meeting, to be held virtually, on Saturday, April 24th, 2021. For more information about the SSSCU Scholarship Program and to apply, visit silverstatecu.com/scholarships.

“It is very gratifying for us to recognize outstanding high school students and to assist them in achieving their educational goals,” says Scott A. Arkills, President/CEO, Silver State Schools Credit Union. “All of us at SSSCU are pleased to encourage young minds with higher education learning, and to motivate students with paid schooling to help build our future leaders for Southern Nevada.”

Over the past 70 years, SSSCU has continually provided educational resources through financial literacy, scholarships, and distance learning tools, for the community. For additional inquiries on scholarships, please call 702.733.8820 or email marketing@silverstatecu.com.


About Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU)

Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), founded in 1951, is a State-Chartered financial co-operative Prioritizing People Over Profit. The Credit Union serves over 63,000 members of the educational community, as well as the Southern Nevada community at large and their families, with ten branches in the valley. SSSCU provides “Excellent Member Service and Financial Solutions – For Life!” via a wide range of banking products, that are simple, secure, and convenient. As of September 2023, SSSCU reported total assets of $1.142 Billion, deposits of $1.044 Billion, and loans of $826 Million. Liquidity remains strong at $42 Million, and the credit union is well-capitalized with a regulatory net worth at $118 Million, equal to 10.24% of total assets. Accounts insured up to $500,000. American Share Insurance insures each account up to $250,000. Excess Share Insurance Corporation provides up to an additional $250,000 of insurance per account. This institution is not federally insured. For more information, visit silverstatecu.com.

Contacts

Abel Carlos, Marketing Manager
acarlos@silverstatecu.com
Silver State Schools Credit Union
630 Trade Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89119
D 702.697.8082 | silverstatecu.com

Sal Carrera
Director of Development
Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit Foundation
702.661.1276

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