LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – Peach State Federal Credit Union has announced the winners of over $158,000 in scholarships and educational grants. Since 2002, Peach State has awarded almost $1.3 million through its scholarship program to students and career professionals seeking to further their education.
Credit union staff and representatives from the board of directors gathered with the recipients to celebrate their achievements with a reception at Gwinnett Technical College.
Twenty-three $2,000 Career Advancement Scholarships, were awarded to members to assist in their continuing education in honor of the credit union’s founders.
Legacy Student Scholarships were awarded to nine high school seniors who will be attending college to pursue a degree in education. These $2,000 scholarships were established in honor of past and present board members and employees who have served Peach State for 20 years or more.
Sixteen $2,000 school system and community honoree scholarships were awarded
Peach State also supported five following organizations with a combined total of $62,000 in scholarships and educational grants.
“Peach State was founded by educators more than 55 years ago and remains dedicated to supporting teachers and students,” remarked Peach State President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell. “The scholarship program is one of our most important traditions, honoring the educators who founded the credit union by supporting the educators and community leaders of the future.”