CCU Sponsor Offers Six $1,500.00 Scholarships

Vernon Hills, IL, December 2, 2014: The cost of receiving a higher education increases each year. That’s one reason Consumers Cooperative Association (CCA), the sponsor for Consumers Credit Union ($610 Million; Waukegan, IL), created its scholarship program. Every year, CCA offers local students the opportunity to earn one of six (6) $1,500.00 scholarships. The deadline to apply for this year’s scholarship opportunity is rapidly approaching: the deadline is 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.

The $1500.00 scholarships are available for students scheduled to graduate high school in the spring of 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 non-returnable 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 (1) year. Applications must be received by December 31, 2014, to be considered.

“Consumers Credit Union is proud that our sponsor places so much emphasis on higher education,” noted Sean M. Rathjen, President of the Member-owned credit union. “It is our belief that every student should have the opportunity to reach their individual potential. Consumers Cooperative Association supports that belief by generously investing in the education of local students and their pursuit of continued education at the college or university of their choice.”

For more information regarding Consumers Cooperative Association’s scholarship program, please 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 . . . and online at www.myconsumers.org.