Great Lakes CU Awards $6,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
June 26, 2017
Bannockburn (IL) – The Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) Scholarship Committee has selected and awarded individual $1,000 scholarships to six students. The scholarship program is available to any qualifying member, no matter their age or education level. The funds can be used to help pay tuition, accommodations, books, etc. at colleges of the winners’ choice.
“For the past 16 years, GLCU has raised money annually, in large part through employee fundraising, to award scholarships to members continuing their education,” says Yvonne Bailey, SVP-CBMO. “It is always a difficult selection process because of all the quality applications we receive.”
Candidates were asked to write an essay on how they feel financial institutions can best serve their age group. Vikki Kaiser President/CEO said, “It was encouraging to discover these students want and need electronic services that GLCU currently offers such as mobile banking, eZDeposit, eNotifications, Bill Pay, student loans and a helpful online College Resource Center. We wish our scholarship winners the best of success with their college endeavors!”
GLCU is pleased to announce its 2017 Education Scholarship winners
- Emily Muller, University of St. Andrews, Scotland, U.K.
- Luke Foster, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA
- Allison Andrews, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Lauren Andrews, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- Keri Bush, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
- Jaime L’Abbe, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
For more information about becoming a member and applying for a scholarship, GLCU encourages people to visit: https://www.glcu.org/about_us/scholarships
About Great Lakes Credit Union
Founded in 1938, GLCU continues to be a growing staple in the community. Today the not-for-profit financial institution serves more than 84,000 members and has $786 million in assets. It is headquartered in Bannockburn and has 14 branches and more than 170 ATM locations throughout Chicagoland. GLCU also belongs to the CO-OP Shared Branching Network. Members can access accounts nationwide at over 1,800 institutions with thousands of locations in 50 states, and at any of the 30,000 surchargefree COOP ATMs. The credit union prides itself in building lifelong relationships and providing financial education for members during all life stages. Learn more at www.glcu.org.