WASHINGTON––The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has named recipients of its 2022 GEM Scholarships. The winners were named during DCUC’s Defense Matters Broadcast.
The winners are Steve Deere of R-G FCU, Aaron Force of Service CU, Danny Lanman of Fort Sill FCU, and Alexandra Romjue of Global CU. Each of the recipients will receive a $3,500 scholarship to help them further their credit union education and professional development.
According to DCUC, this year’s scholarship saw the most applicants in recent years, with the Defense Council saying the applications were highly competitive and compelling, making it a very difficult decision for the selection committee.
‘Impressed by Caliber
“I am always impressed by the caliber of applications that we receive for this scholarship, and I wish each of our applicants and winners all the best as they continue their credit union education and prepare to be our future industry leaders,” said DCUC President/CEO Anthony Hernandez.
The George E. Myers Scholarship was established in 1996 in honor of Col. George E. Myers, USA (Ret.). Since then, DCUC has awarded 65 scholarships totaling over $190,000. These scholarships have provided members with opportunities to pursue educational opportunities at little or no cost to their credit union, DCUC said.