DUNEDIN, Fla. – Achieva Credit Union awarded $15,000 in scholarships to 12 college-bound graduates. Achieva awarded 10 $1,000 scholarships to local students. In addition, two graduating high-school students who plan to major in Education were each awarded a $2,500 Hugh “Max” Kriever Memorial Scholarship, in memory of the former chairman of the board for Achieva.
“Awarding Achieva scholarships is one of the most important and rewarding things we do each year,” said Gary Regoli, Achieva Credit Union CEO. “These students work hard and dream big, and we are grateful to be able to help them on their academic journey. I give my sincere congratulations to each one of these dedicated students.”
Representatives of Achieva’s Board of Directors and Leadership Team spoke to the graduates at a special evening reception hosted at Achieva’s corporate office in Dunedin, Fla. in honor of all scholarship recipients. Speakers encouraged recipients to maintain a focus on service and thrift while pursuing their goals.
Applicants were evaluated on a range of factors, including academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, community involvement and future goals. Their essay answers regarding responsible money management and financial literacy in relation to community impact were also taken into consideration.
At right, from left, Justine Brennan, Laura Young, Lauren Lang, Sabrina Weaver, Benjamin Lameyer, Ryan Goodrich, Johsua Nikolas Bronto, Haley DeYulus, Wade Jellings, Mason Kenny (not pictured: Marielle Briones, Emma Touchton)