MOBILE, Ala.– New Horizons Credit Union, once again has awarded five high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship as part of the 2023 New Horizons Credit Union Scholarship Program, which is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and essay responses.
New Horizons Credit Union’s Scholarship Program has been going strong for more than 21 years awarding over $80,000 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.
“This past year, most schools resumed full classroom education as opposed to virtual instruction. This helped get the scholarship information out better and more students to apply,” the credit union said. “There were many extraordinary students which made the decision difficult. 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.
“We are so proud of our New Wave Savers and all the applicants of our scholarship program,” said President/CEO Edith Franklin. “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.”