Great Lakes CU is Awarding $6,000 in Scholarships
January 9, 2018
Bannockburn (IL) – Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) is excited to announce that college-bound students may submit their 2018 Education Scholarship applications now through April 1, 2018. The GLCU Scholarship Committee will then select and award 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 for tuition, accommodations, books, etc. at colleges of the winners’ choice.
“For the past 17 years, GLCU has raised money annually, in large part through employee fundraising efforts, to award scholarships to members continuing their education,” says Yvonne Bailey, Vice President of Marketing. “It is always a difficult selection process because of the many quality essays we receive.”
For more information about becoming a member and applying for the scholarship, 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 86,000 members and has $786 million in assets. It is headquartered in Bannockburn and has 11 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.