Travis Credit Union recently awarded 20 worthy high school students the Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship. The credit union offers the scholarships to assist its young members with the increasing cost of higher education and to reinforce its commitment to the financial success of our country's future leaders.
During an elegant "Ivy League" summer reception, each scholarship recipient was presented a $1,500 scholarship to help them with college expenses. The students also received a scholarship certificate, a certificate of special Congressional recognition, a California State Assembly certificate of recognition, a California State Senate certificate of recognition, a small gift and complementary photos. The reception included hors de oeuvres and classical music, and was decorated with columns and ivy to give the room an "Ivy League" ambience.
The Travis Credit Union Board of Directors established the scholarship program in 2004 and named it the Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of a long-time board member, who passed away in December 2004. To date, Travis Credit Union has contributed $190,000 to the program and will continue to award $30,000 annually.
"As a credit union, we are founded on the philosophy of people helping people and we stand behind the principles that promote human development and social responsibility," says Patricia Moreno, chairman of the board for Travis Credit Union. "Offering these scholarships is just one way Travis Credit Union is assisting young members".
"These students' achievements in school and community along with their aspirations for the future signify that they have the dreams and determination to make a difference in the lives of others" adds Patsy Van Ouwerkerk, Travis Credit Union president and chief executive officer. "We are proud to honor them and be part of their plans for the future."
Travis Credit Union recently awarded 20 worthy high school students the Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship. The credit union offers the scholarships to assist its young members with the increasing cost of higher education and to reinforce its commitment to the financial success of our country's future leaders.
During an elegant "Ivy League" summer reception, each scholarship recipient was presented a $1,500 scholarship to help them with college expenses. The students also received a scholarship certificate, a certificate of special Congressional recognition, a California State Assembly certificate of recognition, a California State Senate certificate of recognition, a small gift and complementary photos. The reception included hors de oeuvres and classical music, and was decorated with columns and ivy to give the room an "Ivy League" ambience.
The Travis Credit Union Board of Directors established the scholarship program in 2004 and named it the Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of a long-time board member, who passed away in December 2004. To date, Travis Credit Union has contributed $190,000 to the program and will continue to award $30,000 annually.
"As a credit union, we are founded on the philosophy of people helping people and we stand behind the principles that promote human development and social responsibility," says Patricia Moreno, chairman of the board for Travis Credit Union. "Offering these scholarships is just one way Travis Credit Union is assisting young members".
"These students' achievements in school and community along with their aspirations for the future signify that they have the dreams and determination to make a difference in the lives of others" adds Patsy Van Ouwerkerk, Travis Credit Union president and chief executive officer. "We are proud to honor them and be part of their plans for the future."