MOBILE, Ala.– New Horizons Credit Union has awarded five deserving high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2024 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program, which is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
The New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been in place for more than 22 years and has awarded more than $85,000 in scholarship dollars. To qualify for consideration, a student must be a graduating high school senior and have a New Horizons Credit Union New Wave Youth Savings Account.
“There were many extraordinary students who applied for the scholarship which made the decision difficult,” the credit union said. “But, in the end, five students stood out amongst their peers the most. The winning students were either contacted individually or through their high school’s guidance office for recognition among their peers.”
Each awardee was also sent a New Horizons Credit Union Certificate of Achievement to add to their college portfolio. The winners’ desired college will receive a check in the student’s name to be applied to their college costs.
“New Horizons believes in giving back to our community – especially through education. All of the students should feel very proud of their accomplishments, and we wish them success in their pursuits,” said President/CEO Edith Franklin in a statement.