TAMPA, FL (August 27, 2024) — The Trax Scholarship program provides critical financial assistance while promoting education, personal growth, community development, and a sense of social responsibility. In 2024, Trax provided $10,000 in scholarships to nine students through three diverse scholarship opportunities. Applicants were required to submit an application and an essay or video based on the respective qualifications of each scholarship.
The Giorgianni Legacy Scholarship: Awarded to one student with a $2,500 scholarship, this program invites participants to explore the concept of legacy. Applicants submitted a video expressing what legacy means to them and how they plan to leave their mark on the world. This scholarship honors the memory of individuals who have made a lasting impact and challenges students to consider their own lasting contributions.
Winner of the 2024 Giorgianni Legacy Scholarship: Savannah Young
The Trade/Vocational Scholarship: Recognizing the vital role of skilled trades in our communities, this $500 scholarship was awarded to one student who crafted an essay on the theme of “People Helping People.” Applicants reflected on how they intend to use their trade to positively impact others, aligning with the credit union philosophy of cooperative support and community building.
Winner of the 2024 Trade/Vocational Scholarship: Anthony Halcyon
The Trax Academic Scholarship: With a focus on financial literacy and education, this scholarship awarded $1,000 each to seven students. Applicants were asked to design a financial literacy program tailored for high school students in their community. Their essays outlined key components of their proposed programs, emphasizing how these initiatives would equip young people with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial independence and long-term success.
Winners of the 2024 Trax Academic Scholarship: Logan Shoop, Jessimar Quintana, Jazzmine Anderson, Alyson Partain, Jacob Partain, Megan Partain, and Da’Nae Turner
2024 Trax Scholarship recipients’ bios and pictures can be found at www.traxcu.com/scholarship.
Applications were evaluated based on categories that include, but are not limited to Community Involvement, Educational Accolades, Overall Grade Point Average, and Credit Union knowledge. Thank you to all those who applied, and we encourage you to apply again next year. We wish you each good luck in your future endeavors and are proud to call you Trax members.
“Connecting with and supporting our young members is vital to the sustained success and positive impact of Trax Credit Union,” said Peter Giorgianni, President/CEO of Trax Credit Union. “These young leaders represent the future, and we are honored that they have chosen Trax as their financial partner on their journey.”
Established in 1935, Trax Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with over $480 million in assets and nine branches throughout Hillsborough, Polk, and Pasco Counties. Trax is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, serving over 45,000 members. For more information on Trax Credit Union, visit www.TraxCU.com.
Chelsea Smith
813-800-8729 ext. 273
csmith@traxcu.com
