Credit Union West Announces Scholarships Recipients

Credit Union West Awards Five $1,000 Academic Scholarships to High School Seniors

Credit Union West is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2021 Scholarship Program. In total, the credit union is awarding five $1,000 scholarships to qualified Arizona high school seniors. 

“Each year we proudly provide community scholarships for local high school students. Our goal is to lessen the financial burden they may face and help students establish strong financial futures as they pursue their educational goals,” said Karen Roch, President and CEO of Credit Union West. “Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients, who exemplified a commitment to furthering their education and improving their communities. We are pleased to support their educational journey.” 

The scholarship award recipients include: 

• Cheyla Daverman, Prescott High School
• Suhani Patel, Mountain Ridge High School
• John Coleman, Estrella Foothills High School
• Gabriela Flores-Diaz, Independence High School, JROTC
• Timothy O’Hara-Haworth, Westwood High School, JROTC 

The five recipients were selected based on academic achievement, community service and overall character. Additionally, applicants were required to write an essay focused on the importance of their personal mission statement. 

As a part of Credit Union West’s legacy of serving military personnel, two of the scholarships have been awarded to students who participated in their school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC).