As a local, not-for-profit credit union, the staff and board of directors at Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) are dedicated to helping members of its surrounding communities.
One way of achieving this is by awarding local, college-bound, high school graduates with scholarships to help relieve some of the financial burden often faced with paying for college.
And the 2021 recipients have just been announced.
HRCCU 2021 College Scholarship Recipients
This year, three deserving local high school seniors were awarded with $1,000 college scholarships each.
These scholarships allow their recipients to offset the cost of studying at a two- or four-year college or university this fall.
The recipients of HRCCU’s 2021 College Scholarships are Elizabeth Jensen of Corinth High School, Emily Ann Ruggiero of The King’s School, and Sophia Condon of Waterford-Halfmoon Junior/Senior High School.
“We congratulate our 2021 scholarship winners for continued excellence in their schools and communities,” said HRCCU CEO Sue Commanda. “We’re proud to help these talented and hard-working members attain their educational goals.”
Applicants were asked to submit references, a list of school and community activities, and write an essay about how they plan to give back to their communities following college graduation.
Finalists were selected based on a 100-point scoring system.
Funding Financial Literacy for Local Students
HRCCU has a partnership with several schools in the Capital Region.
Dedicated to youth financial literacy, the credit union funds a financial literacy program through Banzai! in the Hudson Falls and Watervliet school districts in Upstate New York.
A school banking program is also hosted in the Corinth and Glens Falls school districts where children learn the importance of saving — as well as lifelong financial skills right at school.
About HRCCU
HRCCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative whose mission is to make life better for its members.
Anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school located within Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Rensselaer counties or the towns of Cohoes, Watervliet or Green Island and their immediate families are eligible to join.
To learn more about HRCCU and how our financial experts can help your student with financial literacy, contact us today.
