MADISON, Wis.— The World Young Credit Union Professionals Network (WYCUP) said it has awarded scholarships to six young credit union professionals from four different continents. The scholarships include an all-expense paid trip to credit union events in either the Caribbean or United States along with several virtual events throughout 2024.
The 2024 WYCUP Scholarships were awarded to:
- Julian Nagi (Ireland)
- Clara Kiefel-Johnson (Australia)
- Tia Warbrick (UK)
- Nazira Burgos (Costa Rica)
- Sidnei Alves Taborda (Brazil)
- Kerry-Ann Mccollin (Barbados)
For the second year in a row, WYCUP noted it offered scholars a choice of attending credit union events in one of two locations:
- The Confederation of Caribbean Credit Unions Convention (CCCU), June 21-26, in St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean.
- Joint WYCUP and Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) events and the 2024 World Credit Union Conference, July 21-24, in Boston, USA.
Additional Benefits
Along with the choice of two destination events, scholarship recipients will engage with their global peers during several virtual and in-person events throughout 2024 as WYCUP explores opportunities for greater collaboration on shared global credit union challenges.
“It’s exciting to see the WYCUP network expand around the world and provide new opportunities for these scholars to engage internationally,” Ari Farrell, WYCUP program manager, said in a statement. “With a record number of 110 applications from six continents, it was a challenge selecting among so many deserving candidates. Our efforts at WYCUP in the coming year will be in collaboration and cooperation with these six inspiring, emerging leaders to help grow the network and expand opportunities for other young professionals.”
About the Program
The WYCUP Scholarship program is open to nominees who are 40 years of age or younger, have made significant contributions to their credit union or financial cooperative system and have the potential to make a global credit union impact. Since 2001, WYCUP reported it has awarded 111 scholarships to individuals in more than 50 countries since its inception.
The program is supported by PSCU/Co-op Solutions, Servus Credit Union, and TruStage.
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