Gerber Federal Credit Union awarded a total of $1,750 as a result of its Second Annual Essay Scholarship program.� Entrants were asked to explain "The Value of Saving" in 300-500 words.� Entries were accepted from Gerber Federal Credit Union members currently attending their senior year of high school and planning to attend an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program.
Jordyn Homeier from Farmington High School in Farmington, MN is the First Place winner.� She was awarded $1,000 and publication of her essay in the Gerber FCU quarterly member newsletter.� Yvonne Boeskool from Fremont High School in Fremont, MI is the Second Place winner and was awarded $500.� Maria Feldpausch from White Cloud High School in White Cloud, MI is the Third Place Winner and was awarded $250.
John Buckley, President/CEO of Gerber Federal Credit Union, says education is one of the credit unions core values.� "Financial education begins with the first allowance or birthday check from Grandma and then continues throughout the rest of our lives.� We are committed to providing programs that improve our members financial well-being at every stage of life and are extremely proud to support young members planning to continue their educations."
Essays were submitted by email and mail.� Our panel of judges included four educators from various school districts and a member of management from the local hospital.� Judges evaluated the essays after all identifying information or reference to school district was removed.� The essays were evaluated on Topical Relevance, Quality of Writing and Punctuation & Spelling.
For more details regarding Gerber Federal Credit Unions Annual Essay Scholarship, visit
www.gerberfcu.com/scholarships and watch the quarterly member newsletter Dollars & Sense for 2016 entry requirements.
Gerber Federal Credit Union awarded a total of $1,750 as a result of its Second Annual Essay Scholarship program.� Entrants were asked to explain "The Value of Saving" in 300-500 words.� Entries were accepted from Gerber Federal Credit Union members currently attending their senior year of high school and planning to attend an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program.
Jordyn Homeier from Farmington High School in Farmington, MN is the First Place winner.� She was awarded $1,000 and publication of her essay in the Gerber FCU quarterly member newsletter.� Yvonne Boeskool from Fremont High School in Fremont, MI is the Second Place winner and was awarded $500.� Maria Feldpausch from White Cloud High School in White Cloud, MI is the Third Place Winner and was awarded $250.
John Buckley, President/CEO of Gerber Federal Credit Union, says education is one of the credit unions core values.� "Financial education begins with the first allowance or birthday check from Grandma and then continues throughout the rest of our lives.� We are committed to providing programs that improve our members financial well-being at every stage of life and are extremely proud to support young members planning to continue their educations."
Essays were submitted by email and mail.� Our panel of judges included four educators from various school districts and a member of management from the local hospital.� Judges evaluated the essays after all identifying information or reference to school district was removed.� The essays were evaluated on Topical Relevance, Quality of Writing and Punctuation & Spelling.
For more details regarding Gerber Federal Credit Unions Annual Essay Scholarship, visit www.gerberfcu.com/scholarships and watch the quarterly member newsletter Dollars & Sense for 2016 entry requirements.