Members Choice Names Fourteen 2020 Scholarship
Members Choice Credit Union recently awarded fourteen scholarships to help student member-owners meet higher education goals.
Members Choice began establishing scholarship funds about two decades ago to benefit member-owners attaining a post-secondary education. Members Choice received more than 50 applications for this year's awards. Members Choice Scholarship Program has awarded $131,000 to date. The 2020 Scholarship Program will award an additional $14,000, bringing our total to $145,000 awarded to local students.
Inspired by the Board of Directors, the scholarship is to encourage graduating high school students to pursue their post-secondary education, the Members Choice Scholarship Program helps off-set rising tuition costs for students and their families. "We are committed to advancing the economic strength of local counties," said Cheryl Deborde, Members Choice Credit Union President, and CEO. "These scholarships help local students gain the knowledge and skills needed to fill local jobs and become contributing members of their communities. This next generation of young professionals will play a significant role in the continued growth of our local and state economies. We want to help in giving them all the opportunities available to advance their education and enhance their careers."
"This year's applicants showed an impressive caliber of accomplishment, which makes selecting winners that much tougher. The level of leadership and enthusiasm was enormous," said Don Neikirk, Scholarship Committee Chairperson. "We congratulate Members Choice 2020 scholarship winners for continued excellence in their schools and communities."
Members Choice 2020 Scholarship Winners - $1,000 each
Members Choice Scholarships are awarded annually by Members Choice Credit Union to member-owners who are graduating high school and who plan to attend an accredited college, community college, or university. This year's recipients are:
Betsy Germann, the daughter of Elisabeth Germann-Camp and Jason Camp of South Point, OH. Germann attended Paul Blazer High School and will be attending the University of Louisville with plans to major in Communications and Political Science.
Aiden White, the son of Scott and Amy White of Ironton, OH. White attended Ironton High School and will be attending Shawnee State University with plans to major in Plastics Engineering.
Peighton Rowe, the daughter of Joe and Krissy Rowe of Kitts Hill, OH. Rowe attended Ironton High School and will be attending Georgetown College with plans to major in Chemical Engineering.
Maxton Cantrell, the son of Chuck and Crystal Cantrell of Raceland, KY. Cantrell attended Russell High School and will be attending Northern Kentucky University with plans to major in Biology.
Joshua Griffith, the son of Darrell and Trina Griffith of Greenup, KY. Griffith attended Russell High School and will be attending the University of Kentucky with plans to major in Biology and Pre-Med.
Savannah Sizemore, the daughter of Jon and Tammy Sizemore of Greenup, KY. Sizemore attended Raceland Worthington High School and will be attending Morehead University with plans to major in Biomedical Sciences.
Kyle McComis, the son of Lance and Jennifer McComis of Catlettsburg, KY. McComis attended Paul Blazer High School and will be attending the University of Kentucky with plans to major in Engineering.
Madeline Hill, the daughter of Matt and Evie Hill of Ashland, KY. Hill attended Russell High School and will be attending Eastern Kentucky University with plans to major in Nursing.
Emma Hill, the daughter of Clay and Beth Hill of Ashland, KY. Hill attended Paul Blazer High School and will be attending Georgetown College with plans to major in Exercise Science.
Olivia Mulhearn, the daughter of Bill and Jamie of Ashland, KY. Mulhearn attended Boyd County High School and will be attending Northern Kentucky University with plans to major in Psychology.
Members Choice Employee 2020 Scholarship Winner - $1,000
The Members Choice Employee Scholarship is awarded annually to family members of a Members Choice employee, retired employee, or volunteer.
Madison Short, the daughter of Michelle Colegrove of Louisa, KY. Michelle is an Accounting Manager at Members Choice CU. Short graduated from Lawrence County High School with plans to major in Criminal Justice at Liberty University.
Karianna Back, the daughter of Joey and Karla Back of Olive Hill, KY. Karla is an MSR from Northeast KY CU Merger with Members Choice CU. Back graduated from West Carter High School with plans to major in Nursing at Maysville Community and Technical College.
Carley Brown, the daughter of Shawn and Jessica Brown of Greenup, KY. Jessica is an Accounting Services Rep at Members Choice. Brown graduated from Greenup County High School with plans to major in Education at Lindsey Wilson College.
Graham Waggener, the grandson of Ken and Kay Smith of Greenup, KY. Ken is a volunteer Director of Members Choice CU. Waggener graduated from Martha Layne Collins High School with plans to major in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Louisville.
Members Choice offers congratulations to each of our 2020 scholarship winners.
