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The York Chapter of Credit Unions awards three scholarships!

YORK, PA (May 2, 2023) — On Monday, May 1, 2023, the York Chapter of Credit Unions announced the winners of its 2023 scholarship contest: Ryan Horn, Ireland Cotton, and Benton Koons. All three received $1,000 to put towards their first year of schooling.

Ryan Horn is a senior at Dover Area High School where he is on distinguished honor roll, a member of Business Career & Technical Education Program. Ryan is also a member of the concert band, concert choir, Cross-country team, track & lacrosse team. Ryan plans to attend Coastal Carolina University in the fall, to study wealth management and pursue a career as a Certified Financial Analyst.

Ireland Cotton is a senior at West York High School where she is a member of the National Honor Society. Ireland is on honor roll; she also participated in student council and was the Captain of the Varsity Volleyball team. Ireland volunteers at the food kitchen, babysits, pet sits and teaches swimming lessons. Ireland plans to attend Shippensburg University in the fall to pursue her interest in Business.

Benton Koons is a senior at Red Lion High School and plans to attend the University of Maine in the fall to major in History. Benton is on the cross country, baseball and wrestling teams and is part of the chamber orchestra.

“We are proud to support our Credit Union members by offering these scholarships,” said Debra Kauffman, Chapter President. “We wish all of them success in college.”

The meeting also featured Becky MacDicken from the PA Department of Banking talking about Financial Education and Terri Peterson from Credit Union Student Choice discussing financial options for college students.

About York Chapter of Credit Unions

The York Chapter of Credit Unions is an organization of not-for-profit financial institutions whose guiding philosophy has always been “People Helping People.”