Seven area high school seniors have been awarded college scholarships up to $1000 by UICCU. Their Orange and Blue scholarships are given out every year to students who are members of the credit union, and who plan to attend Illinois colleges and universities.
From the press release:
“Scholarship applications are reviewed by a team of volunteers at the U of I Community Credit Union and are given a score based on the information and documents submitted. Applicants are asked various questions including their favorite activities throughout high school, and any honors or awards they have received. They are also required to submit two letters of recommendation and an essay relating to the benefits of credit unions.”
Here are the 2019 recipients:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Sabrina Jordan – Centennial High School
- Sarah Young – Champaign Central High School
- Bridget Rubins – University Laboratory High School
Eastern Illinois University
- Megan Rucker – Urbana High School
Illinois State University
- Sophia Huff – Urbana High School
Parkland Community College
- David Cummins – St. Joseph High School
Olivet Nazarene University
- Landry Ludwig – Rantoul High School
Image from University of Illinois Community Credit Union Facebook page