Lowell, MA, June 19, 2017 – Align Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 24th annual scholarship program. Since the program’s inception in 1994, Align has awarded scholarships to 266 students to assist them with their pursuit of higher education.

This year’s scholarship winners are:

Kelsey Mercurio (University of New Hampshire)

Lia D’Angelo (University of Tampa)

Jillian Connolly (Northeastern University)

Alexander Corcoran (University of Massachusetts Amherst)

Andrew Murdock (Bates College)

Summer Kelley (Framingham State University)

Kristin Brown (Lawrence Memorial/Regis College)

Ross O’Neil (University of New Hampshire)

Craig Rich (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

Mackenzie Webb (University of Massachusetts Amherst)

Andrea Merrill (Middlesex Community College)

Align also awarded $500 scholarships to high school students. A local scholarship committee reviewed applications and selected one winner from each high school. This year’s high school scholarship winners are:

Cesar Guerrero (Danvers High School)

Lindsey Stasi (Greater Lowell Technical High School)

Andrew Caira (Framingham High School)

Sydney Perkins (Amesbury High School)

Sopheak Mean (Lowell High School)

Jason Moynihan (Methuen High School)

“One of the best investments a person can make is in his or her education,” stated Align President and CEO Ken Del Rossi. “With the cost of a college education escalating each year, it’s also becoming one of the largest investments. With Align’s scholarship program, we’re able to help students achieve their goal of a college degree and help them go on to be successful in their professional lives. It’s an honor to have a small part in their success.”

Photo (from L-R): Align President and CEO, Ken Del Rossi; Craig Rich; Align Board Member and Scholarship Committee Chairman, Rick Piecewicz; Summer Kelley; Mackenzie Webb; Alex Corcoran; Kristin Brown; and Align VP, Community Development, James Sullivan.

About Align Credit Union

Since 1922, Align Credit Union has provided customized banking solutions to individuals and families throughout Northeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Align offers a full suite of products and services including Personal and Business Banking, Mortgages, Financial Planning and Insurance. Founded as the Northern Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union (NMTW), the Credit Union changed its name to Align in 2013. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in many communities throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. For additional information, stop by one of six branches in Amesbury, Danvers, Framingham, Haverhill and Lowell or visit www.AlignCU.com.