LONG BEACH, Calif.–At the close of the 2016 school year, LBS Financial Credit Union reported it awarded scholarships to 34 students in Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos and surrounding communities.
Each year LBS Financial encourages local area high schools adult schools and community colleges to participate in its scholarship program by selecting a deserving student to receive an award. This year 29 high school, two college and two adult school students were aswarded scholarships for up to $500. The CU also works directly with each school to select the recipient and present a plaque with the check to the student.
LBS Financial also offers a $1,000 scholarship every year. Brandon Cruz of Cypress, Calif. Is the 2016 LBS Financial Credit Union Scholarship winner.
“There continues to be a great need for financial assistance for college and LBS financial is pleased to help these students reach their educational goals,” said LBS Financial’s President/CEO, Jeffrey Napper.
Below, from left, Jeffrey Napper, Brandon Cruz and Heather Summers.