Vermont Federal Awards $8,000 in Educational Scholarships in 2017

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Vermont Federal Awards $8,000 in Educational Scholarships in 2017

Burlington, VT – Vermont Federal Credit Union is excited to provide four, $2,000 scholarships in 2017. Scholarships were awarded to graduating high school seniors, Trevor Houchens and Matthew Stanley, as well as Kyle Ehler-Vock and Kathryn Gates who are currently enrolled in higher education.

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Trevor Houchens graduated in June from South Burlington High School. This fall, Trevor will begin studying Computer Science at Brown University.

Matthew Stanley is a recent graduate of Enosburg Falls High School and will be studying Hospitality Management at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Kyle Ehler-Vock is currently attending the University of Vermont where he is pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a minor in Economics. Kyle graduated from South Burlington High School in 2016

Kathryn Gates is currently attending Temple University in pursuit of her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Therapy. Kathryn is a graduate of Missisquoi Valley Union, class of 2013.

Recipients were selected by a volunteer Scholarship Committee and were chosen based on academic achievement, leadership activities, service to the community, and responses to an essay question. Vermont Federal Credit Union would like to congratulate all scholarship recipients and wish them the best in their future endeavors.

Vermont Federal Credit Union is a $900 million-plus full-service, not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution that has served Vermonters for more than 70 years, with eight locations currently serving over 50,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, meaning they share ownership in the Credit Union and elect a volunteer board of directors. Vermont Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in all of Vermont. Vermont Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting its communities and helping Vermonters prosper, no matter where they may be on life’s journey. Learn more about Vermont Federal Credit Union. 

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Contact:
Lori Crowley
Vice President of Marketing
Vermont Federal Credit Union
80 Midas Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-0225 x 1312
lcrowley@vermontfederal.org