Members First Credit Union announced on Wednesday its 2025 scholarship program. This year, six scholarships totaling $10,000 will be awarded to deserving students in the community. Applications are now open and must be submitted by March 31, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 1, 2025.
Members First Credit Union has announced the winners of its 2024 Scholarship Program. This year, six outstanding students have been awarded scholarships totaling $7,500 in recognition of their academic achievements, community involvement, and dedication to their future educational goals.
MANCHESTER, NH – In alignment with its core mission, to “fight the good fight so that every student has access
Recognizing the issues that confront its community, Members First is committed to using these funds to benefit critical community programs.
Members First has decided to give 20 percent of its 2018 net income to local non-profit organizations that work tirelessly to help those in need, this year planning to donate $114,000 above and beyond funds it normally sets aside for annual community giving.
“We feel the best course of action is to use the funds to deal with issues happening right outside our very own doors. Everyone, including our members, will stand to benefit from this.” – Bruce Leighton
The $650 donation from the Members First Casual Friday Fund will provide commemorative jackets for 16 veterans and more than 30 meals on the upcoming Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., in May.
In recognition of the issues that confront its community, Members First has taken the lead by pledging to use its funds to benefit critical community programs, while hoping to inspire other credit unions to do the same.
Members First Credit Union President and CEO Bruce B. Leighton has recently been named Chair of the Board of Directors