GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Credit
Union is encouraging college-bound students in Los Angeles County to apply for its 2022
Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the credit union
provides $20,000 in scholarships
annually to recognize Southern
California students who are motivated in their academic
studies and active in their schools and communities.
"We encourage local students to get a head start on their
education and apply for one of our scholarships," said California
Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell.
"We know the cost of higher education can be a challenge for many
families, and we are proud to help these students on their path to
realize their educational goals. We look forward to reviewing the
many stories of inspiration in our scholarship applications."
Los Angeles County college-bound
high school seniors and community college students transferring to
a four-year university who maintain a minimum grade point average
of 3.0 are eligible to participate. Selection criteria include
academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of
recommendation, and an essay submission.
Interested students can find more information and apply online
at ccu.com/studentscholarship. Online applications will be accepted
through April 8, 2022. Recipients
will be announced on May 2, 2022.
The California Credit Union Annual Student Scholarship program
was created in 2005 to recognize outstanding students within local
communities. Each year, the credit union awards 20 scholarships of
$1,000 each to students in
Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties. Since the creation of the
program, the credit union has awarded more than $355,000 in scholarships.
About California Credit Union
California
Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union
founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees,
community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and
assets of over $4 billion, California
Credit Union has 25 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San
Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union,
a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union
offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment
products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking
and loan options, personalized financial planning, business
banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Visit
ccu.com for more information, or follow the credit union on
Instagram® or Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion.
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