Virginia Beach, VA, July, 2008

Press Contact:
Liz McNulty
Chartway Federal Credit Union    
757-552-1000 x43699        
cemcnulty@chartway.com

Chartway Federal Credit Union is proud to introduce its 2008 Director’s Memorial Scholarship Winners, each of whom were awarded $1,500 toward higher education:

• Jennifer B. Ambler - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
• Andrew S. Crossman - Hickory High School, Chesapeake, VA
• Gillea C. David - Ocean Lakes High School, Virginia Beach, VA
• Katie M. Foster - The Art Institution of Washington, Arlington, VA
• Erin M. Jentz - Klein Collins High School, Spring, TX
• Jessica N. Lee - Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake, VA
• Zeal Patel - Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
• Joshua M. Siddens - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
• David A. Stroupe - University of Houston, Houston, TX

The 2008 scholarship pool was unique in that nine recipients were selected, an increase from the seven awards given in years past. These winners were selected among the 45 applications received.

Chartway’s Director’s Memorial Scholarship applications are open to any member who is currently a high school senior, current college student, or graduate school student. Winners are selected based on need, GPA, essay, and extracurricular activities. Chartway hosted a reception honoring these students on Wednesday, June 18th at their Corporate Center.

 

Chartway Federal Credit Union, chartered in 1959, is a not-for-profit financial institution headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., with assets of more than $1.1 billion. Founded on the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” Chartway’s fundamental goal continues to be to enhance the lives and financial stability of close to 155,000 members. The organization provides services in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, and Virginia. Chartway offers financial services including checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, online banking, insurance and investment counseling to members. For more information, visit www.chartway.com.