FOLSOM, Calif. – (Feb. 1, 2023) – SAFE Credit Union is increasing its annual scholarship awards from $1,000 to $2,000 this year for 10 high school seniors continuing their education after graduation.
"We are renewing our commitment to empowering both individuals and our communities this year by doubling our scholarship awards," says SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani. "We know early support of students furthering their education can help launch them into a future with fulfilling and far-reaching careers."
The scholarships, totaling $20,000 to be awarded by SAFE, are based on financial need, grade point average, a personal statement and letter of recommendation.
To be eligible, applicants must attend schools in Alameda, Amador, Butte, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties and who are members of SAFE, or their parents or guardians are members of SAFE.
Scholarship recipients are invited to use the funds at any university, college, community college or trade school. Applicants must apply by Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
“We are excited to add more impact to our scholarship awards this year,” says SAFE Community Impact Specialist Brit Kelleher. “Our scholarship committee recognizes the increased need to further support our college and trade school-bound high school seniors.”
Since first offering the scholarships more than 20 years ago, SAFE has awarded approximately $200,000 to students living in the 13 Northern California counties the credit union serves.
“Over the many years we have seen firsthand how they have had a positive impact on students and their futures,” says past SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Henry Wirz. Wirz helped establish the awards and was instrumental in ensuring they were based on need as well as merit.
The 2023 SAFE scholarship application can be accessed and submitted online no later than Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
“Our scholarship committee looks forward to reviewing your submissions,” says Kelleher.
SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani
SAFE Credit Union Community Impact Specialist Brit Kelleher
Former SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Henry Wirz (2016)
About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading financial institution in Northern California with over $4.5 billion in assets and about 247,000 members. SAFE crafts every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person care for members and small businesses at service centers across the Greater Sacramento region and a mortgage lending office serving Contra Costa and Alameda counties. SAFE is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda counties. Insured by NCUA. www.safecu.org