In addition to the nine general scholarships, one scholarship, in honor of Barbara Whitehead Silva, former President and CEO of the credit union, is awarded. The remaining two scholarships are the Champion Family Scholarship. The Champion Account is designed to recognize teachers, EMT, police, firefighters and healthcare professionals for their outstanding service to our communities. The two scholarships are awarded exclusively to the immediate family of these members. Each scholarship is awarded to deserving students every year who demonstrated a high level of academic excellence, leadership, and service to their community. "It is an honor to be able to recognize these outstanding young men and women for their academic achievements and community involvement" said Peter Muise, President and CEO. "We wish them well and look forward to their continued success in the pursuit of their goals and dreams."

Award Winners:

Justin Blaise,

 

Jessica DeSousa

 

Denzel J. Lomba

 

Julia Morse

 

Pamela Meritus,

 

Matthew Nanopoulos,

 

Jeremy Robbins

 

Natasha Saremento

 

Julie Scott,

 

Marissa Skillings

 

Abbey Smith,

 

Kaylyn Vieira

 

About First Citizens’

First Citizens' Federal Credit Union is one of the premier financial institutions in southeastern Massachusetts. With corporate offices in Fairhaven, MA, First Citizens' can trace its roots back to 1937 when it opened its doors as a credit union in Bristol County. Today, with over 55,000 members and assets over $550 million, First Citizens' has full service offices in New Bedford, Raynham, Taunton, Mattapoisett, Falmouth, Mashpee, Hyannis and Orleans. The credit union offers a complete package of personal and business financial services as well as online and mobile banking. For more information, visit

www.firstcitizens.org

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For Further Information, contact:

Frank Almeida, Vice President Retail & Marketing

First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union

(508) 979-4710

Frank.Almeida@firstcitizens.org

 

 

, New Bedford High School

Old Colony Rochester Regional Vocational Technical High School

, Nauset Regional High School

Taunton High School

, New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School

, Mashpee High School

Dartmouth High School

Dennis-Yarmouth High School

, Barnstable High School

, Falmouth High School

, New Bedford High School

New Bedford High School

 

First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union

Awards $12,000 in Scholarships

Fairhaven, MA - August 16, 2012 -

First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the recipients of its 20th Annual Academic Scholarship Program. A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to twelve local high school students from its branch communities across the Southcoast and Cape Cod.

For immediate release