(CARSON CITY, NV) May 25, 2018 — Since 1999 Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has awarded more than $320,000 in scholarships.  This year GNCU received 108 scholarship applications, and 28 students were selected to receive $2,000 each for the 2018-2019 school year.

 “Our passion to help more people live greater inspires us to provide scholarship opportunities to those who are pursuing a postsecondary education,” said Greater Nevada President/CEO Wally Murray. “We expanded the program this year through additional scholarship opportunities for adults over age 25 so they can also continue their academic pursuits.”

The scholarship program, sponsored and administered annually by Greater Nevada Credit Union, is available to Greater Nevada members and their families. Scholarships are awarded based on each applicant’s financial need, academic performance, community involvement, and educational and career goals. The scholarships can be used for tuition, course registration, special classes or laboratory fees, room and board, textbooks and class materials. In addition to the 28 recipients, five alternates were named in the event that one or more of the winners is unable to enroll and attend school on a full-time basis during the 2018-2019 school year.

To learn more about Greater Nevada Credit Union and its annual scholarship program visit gncu.org or call (775) 882-2060.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) is headquartered in Carson City, Nevada and has been helping Nevadans with their financial needs since 1949. The credit union serves 66,000 consumers and small businesses, and has more than $883 million in assets. GNCU’s subsidiaries include Greater Nevada Mortgage, Greater Commercial Lending, and Greater Nevada Insurance. GNCU has been consistently recognized as both Best Financial Institution in many of its service areas and as a top employer by the Reno/Tahoe Best Places to Work Awards, and is the title sponsor of Greater Nevada Field in Reno.