[Durham, NC | August 10, 2021] -- Thirty students received a $1,000 scholarship from Self-Help Credit Union (Self-Help), a financial organization that works nationwide to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. Self-Help branches in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia awarded scholarships to students who demonstrated a proven commitment to community service through leadership or volunteer activities.
Established in 2015, the awards recognize student leaders who strive to make a positive impact on the future. Students must attend or be planning to attend vocational school or college.
Self-Help Credit Union works nationwide to provide fair and affordable financial products that help low-wealth families and communities of color build savings, repair credit and achieve their financial goals. Scholarships are awarded each year in the spring.
Self-Help Credit Union is part of the Center for Community Self-Help (Self-Help), a leading national community development financial institution headquartered in Durham, NC. Since 1980, Self-Help has provided over $9.3 billion in financing to 175,766 families, individuals and businesses. It helps drive economic development and strengthen communities by providing responsible financial services; lending to individuals, small businesses and nonprofits; developing real estate; and promoting fair financial practices across the nation. Through its credit union network, Self-Help serves 167,070 people in California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Self-Help Credit Union can be found at self-help.org.
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Full list of winners below
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NORTH CAROLINA BRANCHES
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ASHEVILLE
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Greta Kjellquist
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ASHEVILLE (SOUTH)
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Molly Malachowski
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BREVARD
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Shade Wilbanks
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CHARLOTTE
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Marcus Manley
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CHARLOTTE (FIRST LEGACY)
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Simon Getahun
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DURHAM (MANGUM STREET)
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Ryan Byrd
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GREENSBORO
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Rogelio Perez Montero
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HENDERSONVILLE
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Katie Robinson
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KINSTON
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Lintorion Grandy
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LAURINBURG
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Natasha Villalobos
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LEXINGTON
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Hunter Austin
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MAIDEN
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Aubree Ikard
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MORGANTON
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Yanira Cristobal
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OLD FORT
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Madison Harris
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RALEIGH
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Morgan Tatem
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ROCKY MOUNT
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Myracle Gonzalez
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ROSMAN
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Gabrielle Hightower
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WILMINGTON
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Makoa Surigao
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WILSON
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Princess Alston
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WINDSOR
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Tirah Spivey
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SOUTH CAROLINA BRANCHES
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COLUMBIA (ASSEMBLY ST)
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Zaniya Williams
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COLUMBIA (BUSH RIVER)
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DeMarcus Hammond
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GREENVILLE
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Yaminah Ragwar-Hayes
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VIRGINIA BRANCH
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GALAX
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Adrianna Salyer
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FLORIDA BRANCHES
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APOPKA
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Lidia Galeas
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DELAND
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Hailey Arias
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JACKSONVILLE (WESTSIDE)
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Kellyn Hooker
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JACKSONVILLE (KENDALL)
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Parker Rossignol
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JACKSONVILLE (JEA TOWER)
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Catherine Williams
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RIVER CITY
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Carson Murray
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