Silver State Schools Credit Union grants $2,000 scholarships to ten Nevada seniors

Las Vegas (KSNV) — Silver State Schools Credit Union’s (SSSCU) Board of Directors announces its ten scholarship recipients for the 2024 People Over Profit (POP) Foundation Scholarship program.

Each winner selected is a Nevada High School Senior and will receive a $2,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four years, for a total of up to $8,000, to use towards higher education.

The award-winning credit union has awarded more than $1,200,000 in scholarships to graduating Nevada High School Seniors since 1989. The scholarship program recognizes seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Scholarship awards are named after past and current Board Members as well as the Credit Union’s charitable foundation, the Silver State Schools CU People Over Profit (POP) Foundation.

"I'm continually proud of and inspired by the remarkable dedication and achievements of our student applicants,” said Scott A. Arkills, President/CEO of Silver State Schools Credit Union. “Their commitment to academic excellence and community service is a testament to their potential as future leaders. At Silver State Schools Credit Union, we stand ready to champion their journey, providing unwavering support as they shape the future of our communities."

Selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Board of Directors, the winning students will be recognized at the Silver State Schools Credit Union Annual Meeting of Members, held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

Silver State Schools Credit Union and the People Over Profit (POP) Foundation will continue to provide educational resources through scholarships, Financial Literacy, visual arts and other educational opportunities through our relationships with the Clark County School District, Charter and Private Schools, the Nevada System of Higher Education, and Vegas PBS.