WCCU Announces Scholarship Award Recipients
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The Westerly Community Credit Union Scholarship Committee recently awarded (3) $1,500 College scholarships and (1) $1,500 Trade/Industrial scholarship to local students of Chariho, Narragansett and South Kingstown High Schools.
Nathan Ballard, a recent graduate of Chariho High School, was awarded the Westerly Community Credit Union - Joseph N. Cugini Memorial Scholarship. The Joseph N. Cugini Memorial Scholarship is named on behalf of the Credit Union’s former president, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Joseph Cugini. Cugini retired in 2000 after 41 years of service to the Credit Union. Nathan will be attending the University of Rhode Island to study Kinesiology.
Emily Myers, a recent graduate of Narragansett High School, was awarded the Westerly Community Credit Union - Robert M. Bewlay Memorial Scholarship. The Robert M. Bewlay Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the Credit Union’s former Vice President, Robert M. Bewlay, for his 35 years of dedication and service to the Westerly Community Credit Union. Emily will be attending the University of Rhode Island to study Education.
Kylee Walkinshaw, a recent graduate of South Kingstown High School was awarded a Westerly Community Credit Union College Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate attending a four-year college or university. Kylee will be attending Roger Williams University to study Nursing.
Hudson Juenger, a recent graduate of Chariho High School was awarded the Westerly Community Credit Union Trade and Industrial Arts Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate attending a Trade or Industrial Arts School. Hudson will be attending IYRS School of Technology and Trade to study the maritime program.
The Westerly Community Credit Union Board of Directors and staff are proud to support these outstanding students with their post high school education.
About Westerly Community Credit Union: About Westerly Community Credit Union:
The WCCU mantra, #WCCUCares, emphasizes their focus on caring about their members, their members’ financial success, and their community. Established in 1948, Westerly Community Credit Union is a local, full–service financial institution that currently serves over 22,000 members with lending and deposit products through convenient locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, Coventry, and online at www.westerlyccu.com. Recent WCCU awards: Westerly Sun’s 2023 Community Choice for Best Credit Union and Best Financial Planning Services; Southern RI 2023 Community Choice Awards for Best Credit Union; Southern RI 2023 Chamber Choice Awards “Spreadin’ the Love Giving Back Award”, as well as PBN’s Best Places to Work (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
Nathan Ballard, a recent graduate of Chariho High School, was awarded the Westerly Community Credit Union - Joseph N. Cugini Memorial Scholarship. The Joseph N. Cugini Memorial Scholarship is named on behalf of the Credit Union’s former president, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Joseph Cugini. Cugini retired in 2000 after 41 years of service to the Credit Union. Nathan will be attending the University of Rhode Island to study Kinesiology.
Emily Myers, a recent graduate of Narragansett High School, was awarded the Westerly Community Credit Union - Robert M. Bewlay Memorial Scholarship. The Robert M. Bewlay Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of the Credit Union’s former Vice President, Robert M. Bewlay, for his 35 years of dedication and service to the Westerly Community Credit Union. Emily will be attending the University of Rhode Island to study Education.
Kylee Walkinshaw, a recent graduate of South Kingstown High School was awarded a Westerly Community Credit Union College Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate attending a four-year college or university. Kylee will be attending Roger Williams University to study Nursing.
Hudson Juenger, a recent graduate of Chariho High School was awarded the Westerly Community Credit Union Trade and Industrial Arts Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate attending a Trade or Industrial Arts School. Hudson will be attending IYRS School of Technology and Trade to study the maritime program.
The Westerly Community Credit Union Board of Directors and staff are proud to support these outstanding students with their post high school education.
About Westerly Community Credit Union: About Westerly Community Credit Union:
The WCCU mantra, #WCCUCares, emphasizes their focus on caring about their members, their members’ financial success, and their community. Established in 1948, Westerly Community Credit Union is a local, full–service financial institution that currently serves over 22,000 members with lending and deposit products through convenient locations in Westerly, Richmond, Wakefield, Coventry, and online at www.westerlyccu.com. Recent WCCU awards: Westerly Sun’s 2023 Community Choice for Best Credit Union and Best Financial Planning Services; Southern RI 2023 Community Choice Awards for Best Credit Union; Southern RI 2023 Chamber Choice Awards “Spreadin’ the Love Giving Back Award”, as well as PBN’s Best Places to Work (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).