Suffolk Credit Union presented college scholarships totaling $43,825 to nine local students attending Suffolk County Community College this fall. The award ceremony was held at the credit union’s Medford branch.
“The ongoing partnership between our credit union and the Suffolk Community College Foundation empowers students to achieve their educational and career goals,” said Suffolk Credit Union President and CEO Michele Dean. “Through these scholarships, deserving students and hardworking families are set up for financial stability and future success.”
This year, Jack Serrentino of Miller Place 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. David Dunavan of Hampton Bays was awarded $6,275 by Suffolk Credit Union in honor of the Michael E. Reilly Foundation Memorial Scholarship
Suffolk Credit Union Achievement Scholarships for Full-Time Students, New Students and Continuing Students as well as partial scholarships ranging from $2,150-$6,275 were awarded to Ilsa Anatra (Ronkonkoma), Zakaria Chami (Hampton Bays), Rebecca Marcus (Hauppauge), Naomy Mukai (East Islip), Ana Lainez-Pixtum (Bay Shore), Thomas Vermaelen (Bayport) and Halee Stratton (Sachem).
Award recipients were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community involvement and essays. Since partnering with the college four years ago, Suffolk Credit Union has sponsored 45 scholarships totaling $221,575.
Dr. Edward Bonahue, the president of Suffolk County Community College, commented, “These generous scholarships embody Suffolk Credit Union’s long history of lifting up our communities and helping people realize their potential. The inspiring students selected for these awards will be a great asset to our college.”
According to Mary Lou Araneo, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the Suffolk Community College Foundation, “We are proud to continue this significant partnership with Suffolk Credit Union, which gives exemplary students scholarships that are deeply appreciated.”