Congratulations to the 17 students who recently received a Self-Help scholarship! These young people have demonstrated a commitment to service and building stronger communities.

Each year our Self-Help Credit Union branches offer $500 to a local student planning to attend vocational school or college. We evaluate each application on the student’s proven commitment to community service through leadership or volunteer activities. Each applicant also submits an essay on the value of credit unions in the community.  

Congratulations to our 17 winners this year! Here are our 2017 recipients. When available, we include a photo and a note about their plans.

Reagan Anderson – Durham, Mangum St. 
Plans to study Animation & Interactive Design at East Carolina University

Katherine Atkins – Morganton
Plans to study Nursing at Appalachian State University

Corey Cherry – Windsor
Plans to study Kinesiology at Elizabeth City State University

Robin Crowe – Rosman
Plans to study History Education at Brevard College

Mackenzie Effler – Old Fort
Plans to study Criminal Justice at UNC – Charlotte

Camryn Ellis – Laurinburg
Plans to study Psychology at Davidson College

Kristen Gass – Hendersonville
(Left: Hendersonville Branch Manager, Samantha Pratt - Right: Kristen Gass)

Tyran R. Hardy – Kinston
Plans to study Masonry at Wayne Community College

Wren Harry – Brevard

Hali Hawkins – South Asheville
(not pictured)

Tanner Marshburn – Durham
Plans to study Biblical Arts & Sciences, with a Minor in Nutritional Studies, at Southeastern University

Daphne McClellan – Maiden
Plans to study Elementary Education at Appalachian, via Catawba Valley Community College

Elisha McCloskey – Greensboro
Plans to study Political Science at UNC-Greensboro

Garrett Moore – Galax, VA
Plans to pursue Pharmacy at Emory & Henry College

Hunter Ozment – Wilmington
Plans to study Accounting at UNC-Charlotte

Taylor Polson – Lexington
Plans to study Elementary Education at Appalachian State University

James Smith – Asheville

Again, congratulations to our scholars, and best of luck in the future!