Hanscom FCU Awards Annual Scholarships
May 10, 2017
Hanscom Federal Credit Union is a purpose-driven organization based in Littleton, MA, empowering its members to achieve financial wellness. Guided by its five core values of Members First, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Empathy, Hanscom FCU serves more than 100,000 members across the country.
Hanscom AFB, Mass. – Hanscom FCU recognized seven high school students with college scholarships at its recent Annual Meeting. Five credit union members and two students from local Air Force Junior ROTC units each received $1,500 towards college expenses.
The John F. Condon scholarship is named after a former board member who contributed substantially to Hanscom FCU’s success in his 26 years of volunteer service. The award is based on academic record, extracurricular activities and an essay.
This year’s recipients are Logan Stansbury of North Reading, Michael McAlarney of Lexington, Benjamin Lacroix of Littleton, Matthew Dunbar of Franklin, and Wesley Gallishaw of Seekonk.
The top graduates of the Lowell High and Bedford High AFJROTC programs, Cadet/Colonel Sabrina Diaz of Lowell and Cadet Zane Adam Sharkawy of Bedford, received $1,500 scholarships.
“Today’s students embody the community’s hopes for the future,” said Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. “Anything we can do to help them get the tools they need is a good investment.”
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, serves 72,598 members across the country and overseas through 18 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service and a web-based branch. The credit union holds $1.2 billion in assets.
Hanscom FCU is a not-for-profit organization offering members an array of products and services, including free checking and savings accounts, consumer loans and credit cards, investment and insurance services, and mortgages for primary, secondary, and investment properties.
Photo: Hanscom FCU Scholarship recipients were recognized at the annual meeting. Pictured left to right are: Hugh McNeil, Scholarship Committee Vice Chairman; Matthew Dunbar, Wesley Gallishaw; Michael McAlarney, Cadet/Colonel Sabrina Diaz; Cadet Zane Adam Sharkawy; and Paul Marotta, Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board.