The Catskill Chronicle

Co-Operative Federal Credit Union & Associated Mutual Insurance Offer Two Scholarships

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY (March 20, 2012) – Community Unity has announced that two $2500 Co-operative Federal Credit Union and Associated Mutual Insurance Company Scholarships will again be awarded to two college-bound seniors here in Sullivan County.

One scholarship is reserved for a student attending Sullivan County Community College and the other is available to any college bound senior in Sullivan County.

This joint venture between Co-op Federal Credit Union, Associated Mutual Insurance Company and Community Unity seeks to reward students who are committed to making their community a better place.

Students need to be in good academic standing and of good character, exhibiting respect for self, family and community, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. If the student has not volunteered, but has worked hard through high school at a local job and has been an asset to their employer in reaching out to the community and embodying the ideals of Sullivan Hospitality, that student is also eligible. The bottom line is to reward students who have demonstrated a consistent and caring involvement in the community.

The Scholarship Committee will evaluate each applicant before awarding these scholarships in June. All applications must be postmarked by May 8, 2012.

Any questions, contact Claire Sullivan at 845 557-3642.

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United Way Sponsors Scholarship Honoring the Late Bob Rosen

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY: United Way of Sullivan County is pleased to announce that applications are available for the third annual scholarship honoring the late Bob Rosen. The $500 Bob Rosen Memorial Scholarship is open to students graduating high school in June 2012, who have been actively involved in varsity athletics and school activities, and who plan to continue their education.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a combination of GPA, extracurricular activities, community service, athletic participation, character references and a 500-word essay. Applicants must have lettered in at least one varsity sport and maintained a minimum of a B average in high school.

The memorial scholarship pays tribute to the late Bob Rosen, a local attorney, who was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and a graduate of Monticello High School. Bob Rosen was a strong community supporter and an avid sports enthusiast. The Bob Rosen Memorial Scholarship serves to perpetuate his memory by assisting a deserving student who embodies the characteristics of athleticism, sportsmanship, scholarship and service.

Applications will be available at high school guidance offices throughout Sullivan County and at United Way of Sullivan County, 33 Lakewood Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701. Scholarship information and applications will also be available on our website www.unitedwayofsullivancounty.org. To request an application by mail, please call 845-794-1771.