Diamond Lakes FCU scholarships available

MALVERN — Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union is accepting scholarship applications for graduating high school seniors desiring to pursue higher education.

Two $1,000 scholarships are available to individuals who are either a member of Diamond Lakes or have an immediate family member who belongs to the credit union.

“We were inspired to begin the scholarship program because of our passion to see our members succeed in building a solid foundation for their future,” Tammy Passafiume, president/ CEO, said in a news release.

“We believe that our scholarship program is a natural extension of our commitment to our members and financial education in the communities we serve,” she said.

“What’s been most rewarding about the scholarship program is having the continued opportunity to pay it forward,” Passafiume said. “Our scholarship recipients and their parents are not only members but owners of their financial institution, so they have grown with us. The scholarships give us the opportunity to give back to our growing family.”

Applicants will need to submit the following materials: the 2023 Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union Scholarship Application form, available through high school guidance counselors, at local branches, or at http://www.diamondlakesfcu.org; two letters of reference, a personal reference from a nonfamily member and an academic reference from a teacher or administrator, both dated after June 1, 2022; an official copy of their high school transcript; and a personal essay.

Application materials should be sent to ATTN: Diamond Lakes 2023 Scholarship, P.O. Box 1080, Malvern, AR 72104. All application materials must be received before April 12 to be considered a candidate for the award.