DULUTH, GA (January 11, 2017)- It is time for members to apply for Georgia United’s 23rd Annual Scholarship Competition. This year’s revamped program is open to high school seniors preparing to go to college or technical school this fall. Georgia United has awarded nearly $200,000 in scholarships to more than 200 high school seniors throughout the history of this program.
Named for the credit union’s founder and notable board members, this year’s program offers the largest scholarship awards to date and a creative video contest. In addition, students should complete a scholarship application and include a copy of their high school transcript. Students must be members of Georgia United Credit Union and are encouraged to include information regarding financial need, scholastic standing, special achievements and leadership.
$27,500 in scholarships will be awarded in four scholarship opportunities for best video answering this year’s entry question and overall scholastic achievement:
- The Vernon E. Carne Scholarship for $10,000
- The Geraldine Tilson Scholarship for $7,500
- The Polly Hinde Scholarship for $5,000
- The Dorothy Dusenberry Scholarship for $5,000
For an online application and program rules, visit gucu.org/scholarships or call 770.476.6400 ext. 6770. All entries must be received by February 28, 2017. Winners will be announced on April 3, 2017.
About Georgia United Credit Union
Georgia United Credit Union is ranked as one of the top credit unions in Georgia in both size and safety at over $1 Billion in assets, 160,000 members and 19 branch locations. Georgia United seeks to make members’ lives easier by offering products, services and education to help members meet their needs and achieve their goals.
Georgia United Credit Union serves employees of over 500 companies, including all State Agency employees, Board of Regents colleges and universities, and 11 county school systems. Visit gucu.org to learn more or follow the credit union on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GeorgiaUnitedCU and Twitter at @GAUnitedC