Credit union awards 20 scholarships to southwest Georgia students

The Albany Herald, Ga.
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May 2—ALBANY — Georgia's Own Credit Union, the third-largest credit union in Georgia, announced the 2022 winners of its annual college scholarship programs. The 2022 Jump Start Scholarship awarded $1,000 to 20 high school seniors in southwest Georgia to use for the 2022/2023 academic year.

"We take incredible pride in providing scholarships to deserving and dedicated students," Barry Heape, southwest regional president for Georgia's Own Credit Union. "We had an outstanding group of candidates this year and are proud of each of their accomplishments. We wish these students the best of luck as they start this monumental chapter in their lives."

To apply for the Jump Start scholarship, Georgia's Own student members had to submit a short essay detailing their career goals, current endeavors and what they plan to achieve in the future. In addition, students had to submit transcripts and demonstrate good financial habits, a commitment to their community and a commendable academic record.

A full list of the 2022 Jump Start Scholarship recipients and their high schools includes:

— Baconton Community Charter School: Morgan Shiver;

— Colquitt County High School: Ariel Nobles;

— Crisp County High School: Michael Pratt;

— Furlow Charter School: Jasmine Kilheffer;

— Lee County High School: Victoria Chester, Landon Conley, Anzley Jarrett, Andrew Lowry;

— Mitchell County High School: Johnathan Haywood;

— Monroe High School: Shamar Lane;

— Pelham High School: Jayden Mango;

— Schley County High School: Ashton Engram, Austin Lusane;

— Sumter County High School: Travis Mansfield, Madison Smith;

— Terrell Academy: Lawrence Carpenter, James "Nick" Chambless;

— Westover High School: Amari Cody, Zykria Price, Richard Williams.

Georgia's Own Credit Union has been a source of full-service banking and financial solutions for Georgians since 1934. The 87-year-old credit union serves the metro Atlanta and surrounding areas, as well as Savannah, Albany and Augusta through its 29 branch locations, its contact centers, 24/7 phone banking, as well as its mobile, tablet and online banking platforms. Visit georgiasown.org to discover more.