The iTHINK Community Foundation Awards Six $2,500 Scholarships

iTHINK Financial Credit Union strongly believes in investing in the success of young minds. The iTHINK Community Foundation’s Scholarship Program is just one way they give back to the community.

The iTHINK Community Foundation, founded by iTHINK Financial, gives credit union members the opportunity to apply for a scholarship every year. They are pleased to announce their 2021 Scholarship recipients. From Florida: Haley Meister, Ethan Eibe, and Shirin Khambalia. From Georgia: McKayla Andersen, Makayla Donald, and Ivan Khoo. These $2,500 student scholarships will give students the assistance and motivation to further their education. 

The mission of the iTHINK Community Foundation is to improve the lives of children and families in the communities we serve. All proceeds raised from annual icon and candy sales in iTHINK Financial branches along with the Kilometers for Our Community Virtual 5k and other fundraising events were donated directly to the Foundation and used to support causes like local scholarship awards and school supplies for children in need.

The 2022 iTHINK Community Scholarship Program applications will be accepted in March 2022. Graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college, university, or trade school students can apply by writing an essay or creating a video that describes your career goals. Further your education and apply.

Stephen Johnson, Director of the iTHINK Community Foundation stated, “A huge congratulations to all six of this year’s scholarship winners. The winners demonstrated many achievements and are all very deserving of this scholarship.  We wish them well in their future studies. Giving back to the communities we serve is so important to us.” For more information about the event, or to learn how you can get involved, call (800) 873-5100, ext. 4774.

THINK Financial is a Member-owned financial institution that has provided financial services to families for over 50 years. To be eligible for Membership, you must work for or be retired from a Member Company, live in an approved county, worship or attend school in an approved county, or be an immediate family member of/live in the same household as an existing Member. You can begin taking advantage of their very competitive deposit rates on savings and checking by opening an account online using their secure Online Membership Application or calling 800.873.5100.

About iTHINK Financial

iTHINK Financial, established in 1969, is a growing and dynamic Credit Union, with more than 95,000 Members worldwide and $1.70 billion in assets. A Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution that is owned by its Members. Credit Unions generally offer high-yield deposits, low interest-rate loans and low fee structures. iTHINK Financial offers a complete range of products and services including: Checking and Savings accounts, Money Market accounts, Certificates, IRAs, First and Second Mortgages, Car Loans, Visa® Credit Cards, Business Services, and much more.

The iTHINK Community Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Florida, Registration #CH47200.

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