For Immediate Release
Arizona State Credit Union to Award $44,000 to Local College Students and Graduates
The Credit Union restructures scholarship and grant program to provide greater financial assistance to in-state college students and graduates
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Arizona State Credit Union is proud to announce its 2015 Scholarship and Grant Program. This year, the Credit Union will award a total of $44,000 to students and graduates. Each of the Credit Union’s 20 branch locations will award one $1,000 scholarship to students and one $1,000 grant to graduates who are Credit Union members.
“We are proud to continue our ongoing commitment of providing financial assistance to students and alumni of in-state colleges and universities for the eighth year,” said David E. Doss, President/CEO of Arizona State Credit Union. “This year, we’ve added additional scholarships and grants so that more students and graduates throughout the state have an opportunity to benefit from this support.”
Details for the 2015 Scholarship and Grant Program are as follows:
- Applications accepted between July 1 and August 15, 2015
- 20-$1,000 scholarships
- 20-$1,000 grants
- One-$4,000 Quentin Bogart Scholarship for an Arizona State University student pursuing a degree in education
- Recipients announced on or around September 15, 2015
The Scholarship Program helps students who attend state universities, colleges and vocational schools pay for various expenses, including tuition, books and other academic necessities.
The Grant Program assists graduates in paying their student loans, a significant financial burden that affects many students upon graduation. Grants are awarded to graduates who exhibit strong academic prowess and active participation in community efforts.
To be eligible to receive a scholarship or grant, applicants must be Arizona State Credit Union members. Selection of winners is based on a random drawing.
About Arizona State Credit Union
Arizona State Credit Union is a $1.7 billion full-service, not-for-profit local financial institution with a statewide branch network serving the people of Arizona since 1951. More than 135,000 Arizonans turn to Arizona State Credit Union for the organization’s commitment to meeting members’ needs with enhanced business and personal financial services and community outreach programs. The Credit Union is a nine-time winner ofArizona Business Magazine’s Ranking Arizona and a six-time recipient of the Peter Barron Stark & Associates Award for Workplace Excellence™, headquartered in Phoenix and welcomes membership throughout the state. Reach us at 800.671.1098 or visit us at OneAZcu.com.
