LBS Financial Awards 38 Scholarships

LONG BEACH, Calif.–LBS Financial Credit Union awarded scholarships to 36 students in Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, and surrounding communities to support their education as they enter the 2022-2023 school year.

LBS Financial saod ot encourages local area high schools, adult schools, and community colleges to participate in their scholarship program by selecting a deserving student to receive an award. 

This year, LBS Financial Credit Union awarded scholarships of $500 and two college, and two adult school students were awarded scholarships. The credit union works directly with each school to select the recipient and present a check and letter to the student. Between May and June 2022, the credit union attended and presented a scholarship at 13 award ceremonies. 

The credit union also awarded two members with $1,000 each for their perseverance, dedication, high academic performance, and community involvement. Any member who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or at an accredited college in his/her freshman-junior year is welcome to apply. 

This year’s recipients were Orange County School of the Arts graduate, Jeffrey T., of Cypress and Renaissance High School for the Arts graduate, Sara B., of Long Beach. Jeffrey will be attending University of California, Berkeley, and will be pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. Sara will be attending the University of California, Santa Cruz and will be pursuing a major in Psychology and minor in Dance.