Consumers Cooperative Association scholarship deadline approaching

Consumers Cooperative Association, the sponsor for Consumers Credit Union, is offering local students the opportunity to earn one of six $1,500 scholarships.

The deadline to apply for this year's scholarship opportunity is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31.

The scholarships are available for students scheduled to graduate high school in spring 2015. Applicants are evaluated based on academic performance, financial need and leadership abilities, in addition to their involvement in the local community.

"Scholarships are one of the ways we can support the continuing education of our high school students," said Elizabeth Oldham, Consumers Cooperative Association president. "We know today's students are tomorrow's leaders; therefore, we have both a responsibility and commitment to actively support higher education for our youth."

Applications are available at area high schools, online at www.myconsumers.org, and at all six CCU locations. Valid applications must include the student's official high school transcript through their junior year, a copy of their first semester grades from the current academic year and a nonreturnable photograph.

Students awarded scholarships will be featured in an upcoming issue of CCU's newsletter, The Reporter. Applicants and/or their parents/guardians must also be a member of CCU for a minimum of one year.

For more information regarding Consumers Cooperative Association's scholarship program, contact Karen Evans, CCU's human resources director, at (847) 265-5517.

Consumers Credit Union is member-owned with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan and now in Volo. Visit online at www.myconsumers.org.