JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– VyStar Credit Union has awarded 18 outstanding students from its High School Branch Program two-year Florida Prepaid College Plan scholarships in partnership with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation (FPCF).
FPCF matched VyStar’s contribution toward these scholarships’ dollar-for-dollar, doubling the impact. Each scholarship covers 60 credit hours at a Florida public college, or the equivalent funding at another qualified educational institution.
“These scholarships represent our unwavering commitment to empowering young minds and investing in the future of our communities,” said VyStar President/CEO Brian Wolfburg. “As we celebrate their achievements, we are proud to support their educational journeys and look forward to witnessing the impact they will undoubtedly make as future leaders.”
Students enrolled in a VyStar Academy of Business High School Branch Program in eight school districts were eligible to apply. The program was established in 2006 and has provided 2,004 paid internship opportunities and delivered financial education training to more than 130,000 students.
“We are proud to partner with VyStar to offer two-year college scholarships to these deserving students,” said Florida Prepaid College Foundation Director Cynthia O’Connell. “VyStar has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting financial education and literacy, supporting the future workforce in Florida.”
The winners were selected from a pool of 56 exceptional candidates. These students have demonstrated not only academic excellence but also remarkable leadership, dedication, and promise. Grading criteria included categories such as GPA, short essay, work experience, extracurricular activities/community service and more. One student was selected from each high school program.