From Local Government Federal Credit Union

RALEIGH — Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) proudly congratulates Thaddeus Van Essendelft, who is the recipient of an LGFCU Scholarship Award.

Thaddeus Van Essendelft, will use his scholarship to study at Dordt College. He is one of 120 deserving high school seniors and post-secondary students that will have extra money to apply toward their education at the university, community or technical college of their choice.

“This is the 16th consecutive year we have offered this scholarship,” said LGFCU President Maurice Smith. “It’s a real pleasure to reward these fine adults for not only getting top-notch grades, but also for finding the drive to take active roles in their communities. We applaud them and wish them luck in their studies and beyond.”

The LGFCU Scholarship Award recognizes a student’s high achievement in extracurricular activities, as well as academic excellence by their having maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; financial need is also a consideration. For more information or to apply, call 919.755.0534 or visitwww.lgfcu.org.

Local Government Federal Credit Union serves North Carolina’s local government employees, elected/appointed officials, volunteers and their families. The $1.4 billion federally chartered credit union is a cooperative of more than 240,000 members associated with various facets of local government in North Carolina’s 100 counties and 546 cities, towns and villages.