TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union has announced its 2022 scholarship recipients. This year, Sound CU awarded $20,000 in scholarships to students who are continuing their education. Students recognized through this program were graduating high school seniors as well as adults who applied for Sound’s “Continuing Your Education” scholarship, the credit union said.
The purpose of Sound’s scholarship program is to help ease the financial burden for college and university students.
“Thank you to Sound Credit Union for honoring me with this amazing award,” said Morgan Maxfield. “I can't wait to see what doors this scholarship will help open up for me in my continued education
As a financial institution, Sound CU said it is aware that the expense of higher education can impact the financial health of students and their families. The credit union is committed to connecting its membership with the tools and resources that can assist in managing expenses such as education.
“At Sound, we believe in building meaningful relationships with our members to better understanding their goals and dreams,” said Jennifer Reed, VP-public relations at Sound. “Our scholarship program is one example of how we make this connection. If we can help students worry less about the financial burden associated with college and focus on their studies, then we are doing the right thing for these members.”