Louisiana Federal 信贷 Union is excited to announce the recipients of its 2021 罗纳德·E. 托马斯。 Memorial Scholarship.

Five graduating seniors in southeast Louisiana were chosen by the credit union to receive $2,000. The scholarship, named for the late 罗纳德·E. 托马斯。, who served as a Louisiana FCU board member for more than 65 years, recognizes graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding leadership and altruism in the community.

The scholarship honors the late 罗纳德·E. 托马斯。 for his local and national contributions to the credit union movement.

对很多学生来说, financial stress can make it difficult for them to achieve their highest potential in college. A 2019 national student financial wellness study found that 72% of college students experience financial stress, resulting in higher drop-out rates, 健康问题, gpa更低.

"Every student’s story is different, but the financial gap in paying for college is consistent,朗达·霍德说, President and CEO at Louisiana FCU. “我们提供R.E.T. Memorial Scholarship to help reduce financial concerns for students and their families, so that they may focus on their educational goals and reach their full potential.”

“I’m thankful to have this scholarship. It's going to help me a lot,” said 2021 recipient 布莱克Heltz. “I’m putting the funds in a 储蓄账户 at Louisiana FCU just in case I need extra money."

来看看2021年的罗纳德·E. 托马斯。 Memorial Scholarship Recipients

斯凯泰勒 is a graduate of East Ascension High School, where she presided over the Ascension Red Cross Club, participated in 全国荣誉学会, 贝塔俱乐部和4-H, was crowned Miss Donaldsonville Juneteenth, and taught disaster preparedness to elementary aged students as a Pillowcase Presenter — all while maintaining a 4.58平均绩点. Skye is attending Southern University to study mechanical engineering. The best advice she has received about money is to have a budget and track your spending, because good money management will ultimately lead to a higher credit score. 

布莱克Heltz 毕业于圣. Charles Catholic High School, where she was involved in student council, β俱乐部, 全国荣誉学会, 垒球, 游泳, 和排球. As a volunteer for the Cookies for Clause program, Blakely helped special needs children decorate cookies for the holiday season. Blakely is attending LSU to study kinesiology. The best advice she received about money is to save the money you work for, do not live outside of your financial means, and to put money aside in a 储蓄账户.

托马斯•查普曼 毕业于圣. Charles Catholic High School, where he served as a student ambassador for four years, participated in β俱乐部 and 全国荣誉学会, played on the basketball team, and served as a volunteer for the Special Olympics. 托马斯。 is attending Southeastern University in the fall to major in business administration. The best advice he received about money was from his late grandfather, who taught him the importance of spending money wisely and paying himself first.

艾米丽·布拉德福德 is a graduate of Lutcher High School, where she served as captain of the varsity dance team, played on the girls' varsity golf team, was honored as an academic all-​state performer, and cast as dance lead for several performances at To The Pointe Academy of Dance. Emily is attending LSU this fall to pursue her dream of becoming an occupational therapist. The best advice she ever received about money is to start saving while you are young.

米娅Schaubhut is a graduate of Lutcher High School, where she served as vice president of β俱乐部, an officer of Spirit Club, and an assistant teacher at a local math and reading summer camp. She also lettered in varsity tennis. In 2020, Mia opened a private tutoring business that services three high schools and caters to all grade levels and subjects. Mia is attending Stanford University with a double major in education policy and mathematics. The best advice she has received about money is to always plan ahead for a rainy day.