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Thomas H. Gould/Paul R. Marsh $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually

We are proud to to offer two $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in 2023

Eligibility requirements: Students must be:

  • Graduating high school* in current Spring semester
  • Enrolled as a full-time student in college in immediate fall semester
  • Student must be ECSFCU member - or –
  • Applicant must have a parent, grandparent, or an immediate family member who is an ECSFCU member-owner

*Students may be graduating from any high school, not limited to the Grossmont Union High School District

Selection is based on character, merit, and campus/community activities.

2023 Scholarship application submission deadline has closed

Paper applications are also available at the El Cajon ECSFCU branch:

  • 1069 Graves Ave #100   El Cajon, CA 92021

Thomas (Tommy) Gould was Treasurer of the credit union from May 1956 through 1973. His credit union account number was 001. Tommy worked in the Grossmont Union High School District until his retirement. Paul Marsh was the Treasurer/Manager of the Credit Union from February 1969 through 1998 and served as a volunteer on our Board of Directors through 2007.

Congratulations to our 2023 Recipients:

  • Audrey Freeman - Patrick Henry High School
  • John Schultz – Monte Vista High School
  • Kiyam Merali - El Capitan High School

 


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