NCAAWA partners with North Island Credit Union to offer scholarships

SAN DIEGO – The North County African American Women’s Association accepted the opportunity to expand its educational support programs with an additional $10,000 in college scholarships funded by North Island Credit Union.

As part of the partnership, the credit union is also providing financial literacy training for upper class high school girls in NCAAWA’s Global Ambassadors Mentoring Program.

“Helping young women achieve their dreams is made possible through our community coming together to provide the educational support needed. We are particularly excited to have North Island Credit Union offer this additional college scholarship support and essential financial mentoring for rising high school students,” Linda Simpkins-Berry, president of NCAAWA, said. “This partnership will help NCAAWA continue our mission to empower, inspire and engage young women to increase their self-sufficiency.”

Steve O’Connell, CEO of North Island Credit Union, said, “We are honored to partner with NCAAWA and support these wonderful programs that are inspiring and empowering young women to succeed. The organization’s holistic approach is truly changing lives in our communities. We look forward to helping make the educational dreams of these students come true, while also providing life-long financial skills. We encourage local North County students to apply for one of the NCAAWA scholarships and explore its mentoring programs.”

North County female students of African American descent who are graduating high school seniors, current ROP, trade school, college and/or graduate students are eligible to apply for scholarship consideration.

North Island Credit Union is specifically expanding NCAAWA’s ability to award up to four $2,500 NCAAWA/North Island Credit Union scholarships, with consideration to be given when possible to students pursuing degrees in education. More information about all NCAAWA scholarships can be found at http://ncaawa.org/scholarships. Online applications will be accepted through April 30.

Submitted by The North County African American Women’s Association.