LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.– Peach State Federal Credit Union has announced the winners of more than $161,000 in scholarships and educational grants. Peach State was founded by educators more than 55 years ago and said it remains dedicated to supporting teachers and students. Since 2002, Peach State has awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships and educational grants. Credit union staff and representatives from the Board of Directors gathered with the recipients to celebrate their achievements with a dessert reception. The following is a list of scholarships that were awarded.
Twenty-two $2,000 Career Advancement Scholarships, including the newly created Wilma Widmer Career Advancement Scholarship 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 and plan to return to Georgia to teach. These $2,500 scholarships were established in honor of past and present board members and employees who have served Peach State for 20 years or more.
Two $2,500 scholarships were awarded in honor of the lifetime achievements of Janet Pomeroy and Pearlie Woods to Clarke County high school graduates on the basis of financial need, academic credentials, and a demonstrated commitment to community service.
Peach State said it is also proud to support the following educational institutions with a combined total of more than $62,000 in scholarships and educational grants in 2017:
- Athens Technical College
- Georgia Gwinnett College
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Gwinnett Technical College
- University of North Georgia
“These scholarships are just one way that we honor and remain connected to our education-based foundation. Our dedication to the growth of education in our community through these scholarships and grants grows each year,” remarked Peach State President/CEO, Marshall Boutwell. “We’re proud of this important tradition.”