June 23, 2017 (Greenbelt, MD) - Educational Systems Federal Credit Union awarded $35,000 in scholarships to high school and community college students. With the core purpose of serving the education community, Educational Systems FCU annually awards scholarships to help students continue their education.

The Credit Union awarded eight, $3,000 Dorothy Marvil Memorial Scholarships to the following graduating high school seniors:

* Anne Arundel County:

Theodore Gwo from Broadneck High School will be attending University of Maryland.

* Calvert County:

Nia Fitzhugh from Calvert High School will be attending Towson University.

* Charles County:

Lindsey Johnson from North Point High School will be attending Hampton University.

* Frederick County:

Paula Hirshorn from Oakdale High School will be attending Goucher College.

* Montgomery County:

Weston Sirk from James Hubert Blake High School will be attending York College of Pennsylvania.

* Prince George's County:

Maya Johnson from Charles Herbert Flowers High School will be attending North Carolina A&T State University.

* St. Mary's County:

Lilia Cruz from Leonardtown High School will be attending Meredith College.

* Talbot County:

Joy Kolakowski from Easton High School will be attending Messiah College.

Educational Systems FCU also awarded four, $500 Business and Finance Scholarships to the following graduating high school seniors who completed the Business and Finance curriculum:

* Calvert County:

NeCyia Ray from Huntingtown High School will be attending Albright College.

* Charles County:

Sydney Colbert from Thomas Stone High School will be attending Towson University.

* Montgomery County:

Alix Taiko from Northwest High School will be attending Loyola University.

* Prince George's County:

James Philip Roscoe from Largo High School will be attending Howard University.

In addition, the Credit Union awarded three, $3,000 scholarships to students currently enrolled at each of the community colleges it serves:

* College of Southern Maryland: Kayla Getgen

* Montgomery College: Marguerite Smith

* Prince George's Community College: Anyen Fon

"Our mission is to grow by helping the members of the education community achieve their financial goals and dreams," said Chris Conway, President/CEO of Educational Systems FCU. "We are proud to help students pursue their dream of a college education. For us, it is an honor to Support Education."

Educational Systems FCU (esfcu.org) has proudly served the education community for over 60 years. With over $900 million in assets and 12 branches, the Credit Union serves 87,000 members in seven school systems and three community colleges throughout Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's and Talbot counties.