Credit union awards $30,000 in scholarships to Oregon seniors

SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded $30,000 in college scholarships to 20 graduating high school seniors throughout Oregon, providing financial assistance to recipients and further supporting the company’s “People Helping People” philosophy.

Scholarship recipients were chosen from hundreds of applicants based on academic performance and community involvement, with each recipient earning a $1,500 scholarship to be used toward tuition and related expenses.

“As an 80-year-old credit union that was founded by teachers and school employees, education is a big part of SELCO’s DNA,” said Laura Illig, Vice President of Marketing for SELCO Community Credit Union. “We are proud to once again be able to help our members achieve their goals of going to college, pursuing their dreams, and achieving their full potential.”

To qualify, recipients were required to be graduating from a four-year accredited high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5, planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university, and a SELCO member or immediate family member of a SELCO member. Recipients were chosen based on their application, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay describing their goals for continuing their education.

Following is a list of the 2015-2016 SELCO Scholarship recipients, including their high school and city. A complete list of winners, including headshots, can be found at https://www.selco.org/ScholarshipWinners.

1. Eva Arias – Springfield High School, Springfield, OR
2. Adrienne Banks – South Eugene High School, Eugene, OR
3. Tristan Bennett-Grassman – North Lake High School, Silver Lake, OR
4. Madisyn Bryant – Marist High School, Eugene, OR
5. Conor Callahan – Churchill High School, Eugene, OR
6. Andrew Chariker – Santiam Christian School, Corvallis, OR
7. Maeve Dahlen – Cottage Grove High School, Cottage Grove, OR
8. Dru Draper – Santiam Christian School, Corvallis, OR
9. Clark Embleton – Marist High School, Eugene, OR
10. Kelley Engel – Summit High School, Bend, OR
11. Hannah Escobar – South Eugene High School, Eugene, OR
12. Mykenzie Gabriel – Redmond High School, Redmond, OR
13. Kyra Hanson – Academy of Arts and Academics, Springfield, OR
14. Kaitlin Hill – Thurston High School, Springfield, OR
15. Aren Montes – McKenzie High School, Vida, OR
16. Daniel Peplin – Redmond High School, Redmond, OR
17. Aaron Rogers – South Eugene High School, Eugene, OR
18. McKenna Shultz – St. Mary’s Academy, Portland, OR
19. Austin Smith – Mohawk High School, Marcola, OR
20. Kristen Tangen – Oakridge High School, Oakridge, OR