NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (May 30, 2016) Three students from Connecticut will head to college this fall with heavier pockets thanks to Connex Credit Union. Recently, Connex awarded a total of $5,000 to these students as part of their annual scholarship program.
Through its ConnexCares philanthropic initiative, Connex offers these scholarships each year to help cover the cost of tuition, books and living expenses. To qualify, students have to adhere to a high set of educational standards, and are also required to submit an essay covering a financial topic. The credit union received a large number of applications and the selection process proved challenging. After careful deliberation, Connex Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of this years scholarships.
The recipient of this years
Arthur B. Haesche Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 is Brian DeMaio, a resident of Wallingford currently attending James Madison University in Virginia. This scholarship was established and named in honor of one of the founding members of Connex Credit Union, and is awarded annually to a student majoring in business or finance.
The recipient of this years
Nicolas G. Hackett Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 is Jacob Zavatone-Veth, a resident of Hamden currently attending Yale University in New Haven. This scholarship was established in memory of Nick Hackett, a longtime volunteer at Connex Credit Union.
The recipient of the
John R. Edwards Community Involvement Scholarship is Alina Dess, a senior at Daniel Hand High School in Madison. This scholarship in the amount of $2,000, was established in honor of Connexs former President and CEO who served for more than 35 years. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates a commitment to community service.
"Congratulations to each of these students on all of their accomplishments," said Frank Mancini, president, Connex Credit Union. "The dedication and work ethic that is clearly evident in these young adults has set them on the path to a future filled with great success as they embark on their college careers and beyond."
To learn more about ConnexCares or any of the other Connex Credit Union financial programs please visit
connexcu.org.
About ConnexCares:
ConnexCares is Connex Credit Unions charitable and philanthropic program. The mission through ConnexCares is to promote financial literacy, well-being and understanding to our members and the greater communities Connex serves.
About Connex Credit Union:
As the Unbank, Connex Credit Union is one of Connecticuts largest credit unions serving more than 45,000 members at 7 branches throughout greater New Haven. Headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Connex is a full-service member-owned credit union that offers members a full-range of financial services and products, including savings and loans, Unbank Checking, Smart Score credit score range, free online and mobile banking and more. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, attends school or worships in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex, or Fairfield Counties. Connex Credit Union helps guide and improve members financial lives through the Connex Advocacy Promises: We will always work in your best interest; we will work with you to understand your goals, identify your financial needs and provide solutions to improve your life; and we will be responsive to you and make your experience simpler, faster and friendlier. Its time to Unbank! For more information, please call 1-800-CR-UNION or visit
connexcu.org.
