Rockingham Times

Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on January 24.

Portsmouth, NH – The Northeast Credit Union Scholarship Program has officially started accepting applications for 2022. The credit union offers five unique scholarships, with 23 award opportunities totaling $40,000 to recognize student-members for their commitment to academics, extracurricular activities, and community. The variety of the scholarships offers aid to not only soon-to-be high-school graduates, but also those who are currently enrolled in accredited programs, or with goals to further their education, including those in trades programs.

“By honoring our student-members commitment to their education we empower them to be better versions of themselves, and as a financial partner we couldn’t ask for anything more,” states Chris Parker, President & CEO of Northeast Credit Union. “As a member-owned organization we are committed to giving back to our membership, and what better way to do so than through advancing their education.”

Scholarship offerings include:

Peter J. Kavalauskas Memorial Scholarship - (1) $5,000 award 

Roger G. Marois and Bart M. Dalla Mura Memorial Scholarships - (2) $3,000 awards

The Love Your Community Scholarships - (8) $1,500 awards and (10) $1,000 awards

Philip W. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship - (1) $5,000 awards

Adult Achievement Scholarship - (1) $2,000 award

 

Scholarships are available to Northeast Credit Union members who are in good standing and who have been members for at least for one (1) year or longer starting January 24, 2021. For more information on eligibility requirements, please visit necu.org/scholarships. Applications must be submitted on or before March 11, 2022.

About Northeast Credit Union

Since 1936, Northeast Credit Union, a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, has been providing safe, high-quality financial services to its member-owners. From humble beginnings at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Northeast has grown to more than $1.9 billion in assets, over 142,000 members and 19 branches throughout New Hampshire and Maine. Northeast strives to provide exceptional value, convenience, and the highest possible level of service each day while celebrating and supporting its community through The Love Your Community Project.

Connect With Us

necu.org | 888-436-1847 | memberservices@necu.org

Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/northeastcu and Instagram at @northeast_cu.

To learn more about The Love Your Community Project, please visit www.necu.org/about-lyc.  

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