SAN ANTONIO, TX (May 12, 2015) – Security Service Federal Credit Union has awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 20 graduating high school seniors in Texas, Colorado and Utah. Each student also received an iPad Mini.
“At Security Service, we are dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, and we believe there is no better way to do that than to invest in our youth,” said Jim Laffoon, Security Service president and chief executive officer. “The students we selected this year have shown strong leadership and integrity through both their academic pursuits and personal values. We are delighted to celebrate them and help them on their way toward future success.”
Since the scholarship’s inception 25 years ago, the credit union has given out more than $310,000 to 305 college-bound students who are chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, character, leadership qualities and community involvement. The scholarships, which can be used to pay for tuition, books, lab fees and other related educational expenses, help students attain their educational objectives and professional goals.
This year’s group of award winners included AP Scholars, valedictorians, class presidents, National Merit and National Hispanic Scholars, Eagle Scouts and recipients of the Yale and Princeton Book Prizes, with a wide range of interests from band and cheerleading to robotics and Latin. They have been accepted to colleges all over the country, including MIT, New York University, The University of Texas at Austin, and the Colorado School of Mines.
About Security Service Federal Credit Union
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers competitive, affordable financial products and services designed to meet the needs of its members. Security Service is an industry-leading
financial institution with 70 locations in Texas, Colorado and Utah. The credit union is among the top 10 credit unions in the nation. Security Service strives to be America’s best credit union and provides the true benefits of credit union membership with financial services of the highest quality and value. Learn more at www.ssfcu.org or call 1-800-52-SSFCU.
Photo caption: (Left to right) Bottom row: Marisa Williams, Maxwell Engel, Laura Shub, Bharath Ram, Daniella Kopado, Jeff-Jaret Khan. Top row: Security Service board chairman Jim O’Farrell, Caden Wylie, Meghan Lovell, Karen Serna, Alexis Garcia Mejia, Hana Kapasi, Brian Munoz, and Security Service President & CEO, Jim Laffoon