Folsom, Calif. –(June 27, 2023) – SAFE Credit Union is awarding $24,000 in scholarships to 12 Amador, El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento area 2023 high school graduates.
Doubling its annual award from previous years, SAFE gave each recipient a $2,000 scholarship.
"Congratulations to this year’s remarkable group of scholarship award winners,” says SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani. “We are proud to support you in your educational journey toward rewarding and fulfilling careers.”
SAFE offers 10 high school scholarships to its members and to two SAFE employee family members each year.
This year’s winners pictured are (Top LEFT to RIGHT) Dulce Terrazas Villa, (Bella Vista High School), John Hayes (Whitney High School), Grace Gonzales (Roseville High School), Analaura Gasca, (Center High School); (Middle LEFT to RIGHT) Derek Larson (Christian Brothers High School), Shamar Knox, (C.K. McClatchy High School), Rosalinda Sanchez-Gonzalez, (Union Mine High School), Sofia Perez-Lanza, (St. Francis High School); (Bottom LEFT to RIGHT) Abigail Rose, (Mesa Verde High School), Emma Lee, (Amador High School), Olivia Moniz, (Rocklin High School), and Tait de Boer (C.K. MClatchy High School).
The scholarships – offered to high school seniors with membership ties to SAFE and who plan to continue their education at college, community college, trade school or university – were awarded based on grade point average, personal statements, and letters of recommendation.
“Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients – you rocked it,” says SAFE Credit Union Community Impact Specialist Brit Kelleher. “Our scholarship committee was very impressed with your award submissions, and we are so happy to be able to support you as you further pursue your education.”
SAFE Credit Union Community Impact Specialist Brit Kelleher
Since first offering the scholarships more than 20 years ago, SAFE has awarded over $200,000 to students living in the 13 Northern California counties the credit union serves.
To be eligible, high school applicants must attend schools in Alameda, Amador, Butte, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties and be members of SAFE, or their parents or guardians are members of SAFE.
SAFE annually gives the awards as part of its commitment to the credit union principle to share its success with communities, as well as its three pillars of philanthropy: education, health and veterans.
SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani
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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 234,000 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