NorState FCU Awards Six $1,000 Scholarships

June 17, 2020 |

NorState FCU has awarded six graduating high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships. To be considered for a NorState FCU scholarship, recipients were asked to submit an essay highlighting their contributions to their community. The winners were selected based on their submission.

“We put emphasis on volunteerism when considering applications for our scholarship awards,” said Susan G. Whitehead, CEO and President of NorState FCU. “NorState’s philosophy of People Helping People defines who we are as an organization and as employees. We encourage our employees and their families to give back to the communities in which they serve and/or live. It’s not unusual for the credit union to encourage its youth members to do the same.”

In addition to completing an essay, all applicants were required to meet the following criteria:

  • Attend an Aroostook or Northern Penobscot County school
  • Enroll in a two-year or four-year college or university
  • Be an active NorState FCU member or related to a member of the credit union

This year’s scholarship winners include:

  • Eden Paradis (Enrolling at Husson University)
  • Sean M. Montpetit (Enrolling at Northern Maine Community College)
  • Celine Perry (Enrolling at the University of Maine)
  • Elizabeth Dufresne (Enrolling at the University of Maine at Fort Kent)
  • Christopher Matthew Parent (Enrolling at the University of Presque Isle)
  • Raya Ringuette (Enrolling at the University of Maine at Fort Kent)

Congratulations to these graduates!