In Focus – SCCCU Blog

Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (SCCCU) is thrilled to announce the winners of its three inaugural scholarship recipients for 2023. Each scholarship is for $1,000 and was available to graduating seniors in the Pajaro Valley School District.

The following are the recipients of the SCCCU scholarships:

• Nicole Bettencourt, Aptos High School: Plans to attend Stanford University and pursue a teaching credential with a minor in Portuguese Studies
• Teresa Vasquez, Pajaro Valley High School: Plans to attend Chico State to pursue a degree in Nursing
• Andrew Alvarado, Watsonville High School: Plans to attend Stanford University and pursue a degree in Economics

“This is the first of many years that Santa Cruz Community Credit Union will provide scholarships to exceptional graduating seniors in our community. We were privileged to attend the three ceremonies and present these outstanding students with a scholarship to help them further their educational journey,” stated Beth Carr, President/CEO of SCCCU.

The Credit Union scholarships were awarded to deserving students who did not have a previous scholarship, carried a 3.5 grade point average or higher, and planned to continue their educational career.

Santa Cruz Community Credit Union has served Santa Cruz County for over 45 years with a consistent mission to provide economic just to all. As a small “niche” financial institution, it was one of the earliest in California to receive the CDFI and Juntos Avanzamos designations. Furthermore, SCCCU was the first in Santa Cruz County to accept and welcome ITIN borrowers and will continue to provide the tools and resources available to lift everyone in the community.