Gwinnett Federal Credit Union Accepting Scholarship Applications 

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (February 4, 2010) - Realizing the importance of education as a lifelong experience, Gwinnett Federal Credit Union (Gwinnett Federal) is currently accepting Career Advancement and Student Scholarship Applications.

Career Advancement Scholarships
The Board of Directors is proud to announce that Gwinnett Federal will award 13 $2,000 Career Advancement Scholarships in 2010. The scholarships honor the founders of Gwinnett Federal and will be awarded in May to eligible credit union members enrolled in an accredited program of study at a college, university or technical institute with the goal of career advancement.

Student Scholarships
Nine $2,500 Student Scholarships will be given to honor past and present board members and employees who have served Gwinnett Federal for 20 years or more. Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who will be attending college to pursue a degree in education and plan to return to Georgia to teach.

Applications are available at any Gwinnett Federal location or at www.gwinnettfcu.org. All applications and supporting documents must be received by the credit union by March 26, 2010.