ESL Federal Credit Union has awarded 10 college-bound high school students with $2,000 scholarships each as part of the ESL College Scholarship program. ESL recognized students who demonstrated how they help their community in a unique and meaningful way.
This year’s scholarship award recipients are:
•Janai Blake, Joseph C. Wilson Magnet High School in Rochester
•Alyse Cordeiro, Brockport High School
•Jude Hare, Hilton High School
•Amisha Khadka, Our Lady of Mercy for Young Women High School
•Conor Morgan, Spencerport High School
•Leah Ormaechea, Penfield High School
•Alana Pinto, Pittsford Sutherland High
•Corinthian Reed, McQuaid Jesuit High School
•Zachary Shores, Penfield High School
•Sophia Visconte, Brockport High School.
“The recipients of this year’s ESL College Scholarship are a tremendous asset to the Greater Rochester region,” said Rich Pulvino, Vice President/Director, Marketing, ESL Federal Credit Union. “We are immensely proud of the determination and commitment from these future leaders to helping our community thrive and prosper and wish them the best as they head into the next phase of their educational journey.”
Application requirements included:
•A member in good standing at ESL Federal Credit Union
•A high school senior in the Greater Rochester area during 2023/2024 school year
•Attending an accredited college or university in Fall 2024
Nearly150 students applied for this year’s ESL College Scholarship. Applicants needed to provide official copies of their transcripts, letters of recommendation from a school official and community/volunteer organization, and a list of extracurricular activities and community service. In alignment with the ESL Purpose, students also needed to submit an essay about how they help their community thrive and prosper.
ESL will be sharing highlights of all winners on their website on http://www.esl.org in late-June through the month of July.
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