Northland Area FCU Awards $11,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
June 4, 2020
Oscoda, MI June 2, 2020—Northland Area Federal Credit Union has awarded $11,000 in 2020 Jerry Erickson Educational scholarships to 11 outstanding member students who are pursuing higher education.
The scholarship program is named for Jerry Erickson, a retired volunteer, and Veteran who served the credit union for 46 years. Northland President and CEO, Pete Dzuris said, “It is especially meaningful to commemorate Jerry’s kindness, energy, and service to the community with a scholarship program in his name. On behalf of Northland we congratulate the outstanding 2020 scholarship awardees and wish all of them educational, professional, and personal success!”
These scholarships support one of Northland's most important goals: expanding access to education for student members in our local communities. Award recipients were chosen based on academic achievement, community service/involvement, and essay content. Scholarship Coordinator, Alane Taylor said, “Northland prides itself on not only helping our members but also giving back to our communities, so we asked student applicants to write an essay on how their major, degree or trade will contribute to their community. Their answers were impressive.”
The outstanding awardees are as follows:
Alexandra Frank, Siena Heights University
Brooke Nowiski, Ferris State University
Ethan Haire, University of MI – Ann Arbor
Haley Jo Skarin, Alma College
Jordyn Katterman, Saginaw Valley State University
Nathan Alchin, Central MI University
Olivia Rasch, Northwood University
Sarah Rakoczy, Saginaw Valley State
Tanner Trafelet, Oakland University
Timothy Hanson, Saginaw Valley State University
Trey Heliin, Grand Valley State University
The Scholarship Committee would like to thank all of this year’s applicants for taking the time to apply for this year’s scholarship award. We wish all of the applicants much success with their college efforts.
NAFCU is a member-owned credit union, serving 49,000 members in 10 counties in Northeastern Michigan. For more information about Northland Area Federal Credit Union visit northlandcu.com.
Pictured from top left to right are Alexandra Frank, Ethan Haire, Haley Jo Skarin, Jordyn Katterman, Sarah Rakoczy, Tanner Trafelet, Timothy Hansen, Trey Heliin, Brooke Nowiski, Nathan Alchin, and Olivia Rasch.
