As part of our partnership with Suffolk County Community College, Suffolk Credit Union will be empowering 9 students with over $43,000 in scholarships! 
Whether you’re a new or returning, full-time or part-time student, we have an opportunity for you.
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Suffolk Credit Union presented college scholarships totaling $37,500 to nine local students attending Suffolk County Community College this fall. The award ceremony was held on August 16 at the credit union’s Medford branch.
This year, Ashley Bove of Holbrook received a $6,275 scholarship from the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship, which was matched by Suffolk Credit Union for a total of $12,550. Edward Freudenberg of Yaphank was awarded $6,275 by Suffolk Credit Union in honor of the Michael E. Reilly Foundation Memorial Scholarship.
Suffolk Credit Union Achievement Scholarships ranging from $2,150-$6,275 were awarded to Robert Cronin (Aquebogue), Hannah Walsh (Dix Hills), Arshiyan Khan (Selden), Alicia Anthony (Dix Hills), Cristal Lainez-Pixtum (Wyandanch), Amy Boos (Brentwood) and Sun Ji Lee (Commack).
“These scholarships are a result of an ongoing partnership between our credit union and the Suffolk Community College Foundation to help people throughout our communities achieve their educational and career goals,” said Michele Dean, CEO & President, Suffolk Credit Union. “By alleviating the cost of college for these hardworking students and their families, we position them for financial stability and empower their future success.”
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Source: TBR News Media
Learn about:
LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship
Michael E. Reilly Memorial Scholarship
Suffolk Credit Union Achievement Scholarship for NEW Students
Suffolk Credit Union Partial Scholarship
Suffolk Credit Union Scholarship
Suffolk Credit Union Achievement Scholarship for CONTINUING Students
Suffolk Credit Union Achievement Scholarship for Full-time Students
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| Suffolk Federal Credit Union Achievement Scholarships |
Suffolk Federal Credit Union awarded nine scholarships totaling $37,500 to local students who are attending Suffolk County Community College this fall at an August 31 award ceremony.
“Since partnering with the college three years ago, we are proud to have sponsored 23 scholarships totaling $93,000,” said Michele Dean, CEO & President, Suffolk Federal Credit Union. “By easing the financial burden of college costs, we help families in our communities as well as students—freeing up resources for other important goals.”
This year, Skyla Fabbricante of East Northport received a $6,275 scholarship from the L.T. Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship, which was matched by Suffolk Federal for a total of $12,550. Daniel Paesano (Sound Beach) was awarded $6,275 by Suffolk Federal in honor of the Michael E. Reilly Foundation Memorial Scholarship.
Suffolk Federal Credit Union Achievement Scholarships ranging from $2,150-$6,275 were awarded to Christina Boles (Brentwood), Kristin Squire (Islip), Rachel Lee (Middle Island), Alyssia Furchert (Blue Point), Leslie Bardales Vera (Selden), Ian Fischer (Stony Brook) and Jonathan Mata (Riverhead).
The scholarships are a result of an ongoing partnership between Suffolk Federal and the Suffolk Community College Foundation to help people throughout our communities achieve their dreams. Award recipients were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community involvement and essays.
“This scholarship program reflects Suffolk Federal Credit Union’s deep commitment to helping young people and families throughout Long Island. The recipients clearly have demonstrated the drive and discipline to succeed,” said Dr. Edward Bonahue, president of Suffolk County Community College.
According to Sylvia A. Diaz, PhD, LMSW, Executive Director, Suffolk Community College Foundation, “It is an honor to continue this partnership with Suffolk Federal, which has a long-standing reputation as a community-focused credit union. The scholarships are a meaningful way to acknowledge these deserving students’ academic achievements and community service.”
Source: Suffolk County Community College
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| From left: Suffolk County Community College VP of Institutional Advancement Mary Lou Araneo; College President Dr. Edward Bonahue; College Board of Trustee member Belinda Pagdanganan; SFCU CEO Michele Dea; Chairwoman of the Suffolk Community College Foundation Belinda Alvarez-Groneman; Jim Maggio, SFCU Board Chai; Dr. Sylvia Diaz, Suffolk Community College Foundation Executive Director; Steven A. Milner, Suffolk Community College Foundation Board of Directors |
Suffolk Federal Credit Union presented college scholarships totaling $43,925 to six deserving high school graduates who plan to attend Suffolk County Community College this fall.
“As a community-focused credit union, we are committed to supporting hardworking students as they pursue higher education, while also easing the financial burden for their families,” said Michele Dean, CEO & President of Suffolk Federal. “We congratulate these outstanding scholarship recipients for their accomplishments and are pleased to help them achieve their educational and career goals.”
The following four Suffolk Federal Scholarship award recipients each received a scholarship of $6,275: Alex Pinto (Deer Park), Alyssia Furchert (Blue Point), Michael Krolikiewicz (Farmingville) and Zachary Gallant (Port Jefferson Station).
In addition, Juliana Ramai (Centereach) received a $6,275 scholarship from the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which was matched by Suffolk Federal for a total of $12,550. Daniel Paesano (Sound Beach) was awarded $6,275 by Suffolk Federal in honor of the Michael E. Reilly Foundation Memorial Scholarship for Excellence.
Dr. Edward Bonahue, President of Suffolk County Community College, noted, “Young people are our greatest resource and best investment. Through these scholarships, Suffolk Federal demonstrates its notable commitment to helping Long Island families thrive and succeed.”
Scholarship award recipients were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community involvement and essays. The scholarships are a result of an ongoing partnership between Suffolk Federal and the Suffolk Community College Foundation.
According to Sylvia A. Diaz, PhD, LMSW, Executive Director, Suffolk Community College Foundation, “We are deeply gratified to continue to partner with Suffolk Federal to support exemplary students with these generous scholarships. Each of these recipients has a record of community service that reflects the values we share and the determination to succeed.”
The credit union recently expanded its charter to include Nassau County as well as Suffolk County.
Source: Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk Federal offers local Suffolk County students a wonderful opportunity to win academic scholarships to Suffolk County Community College to ensure their hopes of attending college can come true. Through this program and partnership, six scholarships are awarded ranging from $6,275 to $12,550.
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Scholarships include:
Suffolk Federal Scholarship
Suffolk Federal will award four scholarships of $6,275 each ($3,275 will be awarded to recipients in the fall of 2021 and $3,000 will be awarded to the recipients in the spring 2022).
Eligibility: High-school seniors becoming new full-time students who are residents of Suffolk County with a minimum GPA of 77. The student must demonstrate involvement in an extracurricular activity and/or community service. The student must also submit an essay of no more than 250 words explaining their eligibility and how they will benefit from receiving this scholarship. Recipient must be a member of Suffolk Federal at the time of the award.
Michael E Reilly Scholarship Flyer
Suffolk Federal will award one scholarship of $6,275 to a new full-time student. ($3,275 will be awarded to the recipient in the fall of 2021 and $3,000 will be awarded to the recipient in the spring 2022).
Eligibility: High-school senior becoming new full-time student who is a resident of Suffolk County . Student must have a family member who is volunteer with a local fire department or local EMS. The student must also submit an essay of no more than 250 words explaining their eligibility and how they will benefit from receiving this scholarship along with details on their personal connection to having a family member of a local fire department or EMS. Recipient must be a member of Suffolk Federal at the time of the award.
Navy Seal Michael P. Murphy Scholarship Flyer
One high school senior becoming a new full-time student will be awarded $12,550. $6,275 will be provided by the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation and matched by Suffolk Federal for a total of $12,550. ($6,275 will be awarded to the recipient during the 2021-2022 academic year and $6,275 will be awarded to the same recipient during the 2022-2023 academic year).
Eligibility: High-school senior becoming new full-time student who is a resident of Suffolk County with a minimum GPA of 77. The student must demonstrate involvement in a school sport, extracurricular activity and/or involvement at a community-based organization. Recipient must be a member of Suffolk Federal at the time of the award.
Source: Suffolk Federal Credit Union
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