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Coast Central Credit Union Announces $5,000 College Scholarships Available

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Coast Central Credit Union (CCCU) announced it is currently accepting applications for college scholarships, available to current graduating high school seniors in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties.  Recipients are required to attend Cal Poly Humboldt, College of the Redwoods, Chico State or Shasta College for at least the first two years. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of up to $5,000 each, disbursed over a four-year period.

25 recipients will be selected based on multiple factors, including an essay on overcoming adversity; financial need; commitment to education, either through academic performance or consistent improvement during high school; and community and/or school involvement.  

“I am very proud to share that our scholarship program has been recognizing and supporting local young people, their exceptional achievements, and their academic pursuits for 40 years,” stated CCCU President & CEO Fred Moore. “With gratitude to our volunteer Board of Directors, this program is part of a total level of giving of $650,000 this year. When you bank with Coast Central, you directly support these efforts.” 

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 5, and applications are available at https://www.coastccu.org/community/college-scholarships/.   Applications must be submitted by pdf via email or mail.  Google docs cannot be accepted.  For questions, contact Administrative Executive Assistant Angelique Humphers at (707) 445-8801 x 1329 or ahumphers@coastccu.org.  

Coast Central Credit Union is the largest member-owned financial institution in the area, with over $2.1 billion in assets and operating 11 Member Services Branches throughout Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity counties, including McKinleyville, open six days a week and Bayshore Mall, open seven days a week.  Individuals and businesses in the three counties may bank at Coast Central by visiting coastccu.org/join. With a strong emphasis on personalized service, community involvement, and financial integrity, Coast Central Credit Union provides exceptional financial services to its more than 78,700 members.  More information is available at coastccu.org, facebook.com/coastcentral, @coastccu on Instagram, and by calling (707) 445-8801.

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