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Announcing the 2024 Members First Scholarship Winners

Top row, l-r: Colleen Stankiewicz, Grace Stankiewicz, Alina Desfosses. Bottom row, l-r: Gracie Monnelly, Adriana Dratner, Alexandra Bessette.

We are proud to introduce you to the amazing students who were awarded scholarships in the 2024 Members First Credit Union Scholarship Program. These winners are dedicated high-achievers with bright futures ahead of them, and it's an honor to be a part of their educational journeys.

Here are the scholarships we awarded and the students who won each one. Our awards are given in honor of people who have given significantly to their community and to the credit union. 

Members First Credit Union Memorial Scholarship - Alina Desfosses, Adriana Dratner, Alexandra Bessette

Members First Credit Union awards three memorial scholarships representing past members of our Board of Directors, all of whom have served both their communities and Members First in ways that will always be remembered and appreciated.

John S. Walsh Memorial Scholarship - Colleen Stankiewicz

Manchester firefighter John S. Walsh founded Members First Credit Union, formerly known as the Manchester Municipal Employees Credit Union, in 1949. In the beginning, John operated the credit union out of his briefcase from the Somerville Street fire station. This scholarship was created to honor Mr. Walsh and his passion for Members First and the entire credit union industry.

Wilbur L. Jenkins Memorial Scholarship - Gracie Monnelly

Wilbur L. Jenkins served as a Director on the Supervisory Committee of Members First Credit Union for 34 years. Mr. Jenkins was also the first Personnel Director for the City of Manchester. This scholarship was created to honor Mr. Jenkins' unwavering loyalty and dedication to Members First Credit Union.

Michael L. Briggs Memorial Scholarship - Grace Stankiewicz

Officer Michael L. Briggs was a dedicated policeman and five-year veteran of the Manchester Police Department. Wounded in the line of duty, he passed away in October 2006 as a result of those injuries. This scholarship was created to honor Officer Briggs and his heroic dedication to the City of Manchester.

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Bookmark this link to apply for the 2025 Scholarship Program in January 2025.

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