Georgia United CU Foundation Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
May 2, 2019
We are Georgia United Credit Union. It is our proud honor to make an impact in the lives of our members, team members and the communities we serve. Every day and in every way. Together, we are stronger and YOUnited.
DULUTH, GA (April 30, 2019) – Georgia United Foundation is proud to award five high school students $2,000 scholarships in partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation.
The Young Leaders Scholarship recipients were selected based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership as a community volunteer, entrepreneur or school leader with results that make the community a better place.
On April 30, 2019, the award recipients and their families were invited to join Georgia United Credit Union’s president and CEO, Debbie Smith, for a reception at the corporate office.
“We are proud to award scholarships to these deserving young women who are dedicated to improving our communities, through our continued partnership with Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation and Executive Women’s Day,” said Smith.
Congratulations to the 2019 Young Leaders scholarship winners:
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Ashley-Kay Fonkeng, Dacula High School; will attend University of Georgia
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Marcayla Hannah, Parkview High School; will attend Kennesaw State University
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Victoria Kabat, Collins Hill High School; will attend Georgia Institute of Technology
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Katherine Rodriguez, Mill Creek High School; will attend Georgia State University
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Vani Senthil, Duluth High School; will attend Augusta University
About the Georgia United Foundation
Georgia United Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities they serve through impactful programs funded and delivered through volunteerism by way of corporate contributions, team members and community efforts. The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union. For details on volunteering, participating or donating, visit gucufoundation.org.
About Georgia United Credit Union
Georgia United Credit Union, headquartered in Duluth, is ranked as one of the top credit unions in Georgia with over $1.3 billion in assets, 163,000 members and 19 branch locations. As a full-service financial institution, they offer competitive products and services for every stage of life. Visit gucu.org to learn more and follow the credit union on Facebook at facebook.com/GeorgiaUnitedCU, Twitter @GAUnitedCU and Instagram @gucucares.