Bannockburn (IL) – The Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) Scholarship Committee has selected and awarded individual $1,000 scholarships to six students. The scholarship program is available to any qualifying member, no matter their age or education level. The funds can be used to help pay tuition, accommodations, books, etc. at colleges of the winners’ choice.
“For the past 17 years, GLCU has raised money annually, in large part through employee fundraising, to award scholarships to members continuing their education,” says Yvonne Bailey, Vice President of Marketing. “It is always a difficult selection process because of the quality applications we receive.”
Candidates were asked to write an essay on how they feel financial institutions can best serve their age group. Steven Bugg President/CEO said, “It was promising to learn these students want and need electronic services that GLCU provides such as mobile banking, eZDeposit, eNotifications, Bill Pay and a helpful online College Resource Center. We wish our scholarship winners the best of success with their college endeavors!”
GLCU is pleased to announce its 2018 Education Scholarship winners:
- Zachary Everly, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- Liliann Gaspar, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL
- David Blair, University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, AZ
- Sellars Vines Jr., Bradley University, Peoria, IL
- Julie Magiera, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
- Rodger Gruchot, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Congratulations to all six winners! #Scholarships #CollegeStudents #CreditUnions https://www.glcu.org/about-us/blog/?news_cat=news&news_article=glcu-rewards-6000-to-members-pursuing-higher-education
For more information about becoming a member and applying for a scholarship, GLCU encourages people to visit: www.glcu.org/scholarships
About Great Lakes Credit Union
Founded in 1938, GLCU continues to be a growing staple in the community. Today the not-for-profit financial institution serves more than 82,000 members and has over $819 million in assets. GLCU’s headquarters are in Bannockburn and it has 11 branches throughout Chicagoland. GLCU also belongs to the CO-OP Shared Branching Network where members may access their GLCU accounts at over 5,600 credit unions branches nationwide and at any of the 30,000 FREE CO‐OP Network ATMs. The credit union prides itself in building lifelong relationships and providing financial education for members during all life stages. Learn more at www.glcu.org.