ROCHESTER, N.H. – Holy Rosary Credit Union (HRCU) awarded 11 local high school graduates with scholarships for post-secondary education expenses. The recipients, all graduating seniors, represent three area schools: Spaulding High School, Dover High School and Portsmouth Christian Academy at Dover.
The student scholarships totaled $8,000. Since the inception of its Annual Scholarship Program in 1996, HRCU has awarded $177,000 to local students for continuing education expenses.
“Here at the credit union we know all too well the challenges that families face when paying for a college education,” said HRCU President & CEO Brian Hughes. “We are happy to be able to provide support to those outstanding students in our community as they take the next step in their lives.”
The HRCU Scholarship Committee awarded five $1,000 scholarship to students based on academic accomplishments, community engagement and financial need.
At right, from left, Brian Hughes, President & CEO, HRCU; James Brock, Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee Chairman, HRCU; Dana Flanders, Board of Directors Chairman, HRCU; Ryan McGovern; Mitchell Cyr; Julia Libby; Wesley Cannon; Olivia Leonard; Dannon McGarrity; Sarah Murray; Shannon Perry; Julia Cleveland; Ashlyn Ciampa; Andrew Clark)