Summit Credit Union Awards $55,000 in Scholarships

Greensboro, NC – May 8, 2025 – Summit Credit Union is pleased to announce awarding $55,000 in scholarship grants for fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters. Fifty-seven students were selected based on their academic achievements, their involvement in school, and community-related activities. The scholarship funds will be used towards each recipient’s college-related expenses. Since inception, Summit Credit Union has awarded over $530,000 in scholarships and has helped 536 students in their pursuit of knowledge.

“We are honored to offer our college scholarship program to members, made possible by the incredible generosity of Elizabeth ‘Sis’ and James ‘Jim’ Hamilton. As a credit union, we are deeply committed to supporting our members’ educational journeys and proud to invest in their pursuit of knowledge through these scholarships,” says James P. Grenon, Vice President of Administration at Summit Credit Union.

Summit Credit Union offers scholarships to any member who is an adult learner or high school senior and expects to attend an educational program beyond high school as a full-time student. Scholarships are given through the Elizabeth N. and James V. Hamilton Scholarship Fund. Applications for the next academic year of 2026-2027 can be submitted for consideration on our website beginning October 1, 2025.

About Summit Credit Union

Summit Credit Union was established in 1935 and is a full-service not-for-profit financial cooperative, providing services to employees at over 300 companies throughout North Carolina. It has about 30,000 members and approximately $361 million in assets. Summit Credit Union offers a full portfolio of personal financial products, including checking accounts, debit cards, credit cards, online banking, direct deposit, mobile app, ATMs, and more.

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