Vermont Federal Cu Partners with Guard to provide awards for scholarships to students from military families – Vermont Bus

Vermont Business Magazine The Federal Credit Union in Vermont is again proud to have partnered again with the Vermont National Guard to support military -based students. Together, they award scholarships of $ 1,000 to four Vermont students.

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The students were selected by candidates who served or have a family member who served in the Vermont National Guard.

“We are committed to supporting those who serve our nation, recognizing the deep impact that this can have on their lives and the lives of their families. Thanks to the generous support of Vermont’s Federal Credit Union, we can offer this scholarship program and honor these deserving students. Scholarships extend beyond only financial assistance; They are our commitment to the family of the National Guard in Vermont, “said Jason Beams, a lieutenant colonel at Vermont’s National Guard.

This celebrates the 3rd year of partnership between Vermont’s Federal Credit Union and the Vermont National Guard Association in offering this scholarship. Since 2022, the program has awarded $ 12,000 scholarships to local students.

“We deeply appreciate the dedication and victim of Vermont National Guard and its members in servicing our country,” says Peter Winch, Vice President of Marketing. “The partnership with them for the support and celebration of students and families who have given so much to our nation is an honor that we accept to heart.”

The program is one of the several scholarship initiatives offered by Vermont Federal. Each year, Vermont Federal presents its annual student scholarship program, awarding five $ 2,000 educational scholarships each to Vermont students. Vermont Federal has additional scholarship partnerships with Spectrum Youth & Family Services, Boys & Girls Club by Burlington and striving for excellence.

For more information on the Vermont Federal Credit Union and its scholarship awards, visit Vermontfederal.org.

For Vermont’s Federal Credit Union:

Federal Credit Union Vermont is a full -profile service, a non -profit financial institution that has been serving Vermonters for over 70 years, currently serving over 55,000 members. Members are part of a cooperative, which means that they share the property in the Credit Union and elect the Volunteer Board of Directors. Vermont’s Federal Credit Union provides membership to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends a school in Vermont. Vermont’s Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting its communities and helping Vermonters prosper, no matter where it can be on life.

Source: 2.3.2025. South Burlington, VT – Vermont Federal Credit Union

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