HERNDON, Va.--Northwest FCU’s charitable arm, the NWFCU Foundation, has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 20 members as part of the Foundation’s annual Ben DeFelice Scholarship program.
Named for the Credit Union’s longest-serving board chairman, the program recognizes students who demonstrate leadership skills and dedication to their schools and communities.
“The Ben DeFelice Scholarship program is about more than helping members defray the cost of their educations,” said NWFCU CEO Chris McDonald. “It’s about celebrating their accomplishments, encouraging their growth, and rewarding their commitment. It’s about letting them know Northwest Federal is with them on their journey.”
Since the program began in 2005, the Foundation has awarded a total of $754,000 in scholarships to 166 recipients. Ben DeFelice Scholarship recipients must be Northwest Federal members in good standing for at least one year and be pursuing a full-time graduate, undergraduate or associate degree program.