TAMPA, Fla.–Trax Credit Union said it has provided $10,000 in scholarships to nine students through three diverse scholarship opportunities.
Applicants were required to submit an application and an essay or video based on the respective qualifications of each scholarship.
These include:
The Giorgianni Legacy Scholarship: Awarded to one student with a $2,500 scholarship, this program invites participants to explore the concept of legacy. Applicants submitted a video expressing what legacy means to them and how they plan to leave their mark on the world. This scholarship honors the memory of individuals who have made a lasting impact and challenges students to consider their own lasting contributions.
Theinner of the 2024 Giorgianni Legacy Scholarship was Savannah Young
The Trade/Vocational Scholarship: Recognizing the vital role of skilled trades in our communities, this $500 scholarship was awarded to one student who crafted an essay on the theme of people helping people. Applicants reflected on how they intend to use their trade to positively impact others, aligning with the credit union philosophy of cooperative support and community building.
The winner of the 2024 Trade/Vocational Scholarship was Anthony Halcyon
The Trax Academic Scholarship: With a focus on financial literacy and education, this scholarship awarded $1,000 each to seven students. Applicants were asked to design a financial literacy program tailored for high school students in their community. Their essays outlined key components of their proposed programs, emphasizing how these initiatives would equip young people with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial independence and long-term success.
The winners of the 2024 Trax Academic Scholarship include Logan Shoop, Jessimar Quintana, Jazzmine Anderson, Alyson Partain, Jacob Partain, Megan Partain, and Da’Nae Turner