Below you will find information on the 2 scholarships that we offer the students of Lawrence County.
The Shenango Valley Chapter of Credit Unions For Continuing Education
First Choice is a proud member of The Shenango Valley Chapter of Credit Unions. The Shenango Valley Chapter of Credit Unions, in conjunction with CrossState Credit Union Association, is taking part in the 2023 Continuing Education Awards. This scholarship awards $500 per award.
For nearly 20 years, we have invested in the educational lives of our young members by offering these scholarships. Applicants must be a member of their credit union prior to submitting an application. Members must be between the ages of 17-24, pursuing post-high school studies at a college, university, or vocational trade school. Applications are available at any of these proud participating credit unions:
- Family 1st FCU
- First Choice FCU
- GNC Community FCU
- Grove City Area FCU
- Mercer County Community FCU
- SCA FCU
- SRU FCU
Completed applications and essays are due to the credit union offices by April 14, 2023. Or they can be mailed to First Choice FCU – RE: SVC Scholarship – 2209 W State Street – New Castle PA, 16101
The winners will be contacted, announced, and posted at the participating credit unions.
We are proud to support the education of our future, the youth of our credit unions. So many of you have supported our efforts to raise money for this worthwhile cause, and we are so grateful for your contributions.
Edward Cialella Memorial Scholarship Award
Edward J Cialella was a longtime President of our Board of Directors and a pillar of the local Chapter of Credit Unions. He was committed to the success of not only our credit union, but the credit union movement as well. He was obsessed with the idea that education was the key to adding skills to unlock a person’s future. He felt that the future of the credit union movement lied in the children we already had as members.
As such, he was passionate about starting a scholarship opportunity to assist young men and women in their pursuit of post-high school training or education. Upon his passing, the Board of Directors have continued on this great tradition of honoring his memory and his wishes with this Scholarship.
Completed application and essay are due at First Choice Federal Credit Union by April 14, 2023.
Download the 2023 Edward Cialella Memorial Scholarship Award Application