Consumers Credit Union association offers scholarships

Applications are being accepted for six scholarships offered by Consumers Cooperative Association, the sponsor for Consumers Credit Union.

Each year, CCA offers local students the opportunity to earn one of six $1,500 scholarships. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Dec. 31.

The scholarships are available for students scheduled to graduate high school in spring 2014.

Applicants are evaluated on academic performance, financial need and leadership abilities, in addition to their involvement and activity within the local community.

“Scholarships are one of the most important opportunities we can provide,” said Elizabeth Oldham, Consumers Cooperative Association president. “After all, today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, and it’s our responsibility 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.

“Consumers Credit Union is proud the association places so much emphasis on higher education,” noted Sean M. Rathjen, president of the credit union.

“We believe every student should have an opportunity to reach their individual potential. Consumers Cooperative Association supports that belief by generously investing in local students and their pursuit of continued education.”

For details regarding the 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 Volo.