SAFE offering college and trade school scholarships

News release

SAFE Credit Union is increasing its annual scholarship awards from $1,000 to $2,000 this year for 10 high school seniors continuing their education after graduation.

“We are renewing our commitment to empowering both individuals and our communities this year by doubling our scholarship awards,” said SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani. “We know early support of students furthering their education can help launch them into a future with fulfilling and far-reaching careers.”

The scholarships, totaling $20,000 to be awarded by SAFE, are based on financial need, grade point average, a personal statement and a letter of recommendation.

To be eligible, applicants must attend schools in Alameda, Amador, Butte, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties and who are members of SAFE or their parents or guardians are members of SAFE.

Scholarship recipients are invited to use the funds at any university, college, community college or trade school. Applicants must apply by Wednesday, March 15.

“We are excited to add more impact to our scholarship awards this year,” said SAFE Community Impact Specialist Brit Kelleher. “Our scholarship committee recognizes the increased need to further support our college and trade school-bound high school seniors.”

Since first offering the scholarships more than 20 years ago, SAFE has awarded approximately $200,000 to students in the 13 Northern California counties the credit union serves.

“Over the many years we have seen firsthand how they have had a positive impact on students and their futures,” said past SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Henry Wirz, who helped establish the awards and was instrumental in ensuring they were based on need as well as merit.

The 2023 SAFE scholarship application can be accessed and submitted online at safecu. org/2023Scholarship no later than Wednesday, March 15.

“Our scholarship committee looks forward to reviewing your submissions,” said Kelleher.