SIU Credit Union Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Carbondale, IL – May 1, 2025 – SIU Credit Union is proud to announce the awarding of ten scholarships to deserving students pursuing higher education degrees.
Originally founded as the Jackson County Teachers Credit Union in 1938, we’re keeping with our lineage in supporting those wishing to further their education and awarding $1,000 scholarships to ten deserving individuals every year. Along with our history, we keep in mind our operating principles when selecting our winners. Some of these include supporting members through financial stability and social responsibility.
Through this lens, we review our submissions and consider academic excellence, economic need, and how they plan on giving back to their communities.
Brooklyn Biggerstaff
Brooklyn Biggerstaff graduates from Eldorado High School. Shee plans to attend Manchester University to obtain a degree in Political Science.
Izabelle Brown
Izabelle Brown graduates from Herrin High School and plans to attend Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She is pursuing a degree in Radiologic Science.
Olivia Doering
Olivia Doering is a 2025 graduate of Carterville High School. She plans to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale to study Nursing.
Hannah Humphreys
Hannah Humphreys graduates from Frankfort Community High School this year. She will be attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale where she plans to obtain a degree in Education.
Evette Lewis
Evette Lewis graduates from DuQuoin High School this year. She will be attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale where she plans to major in Finance.
Isaac Maxwell
Isaac Maxwell graduates from Johnston City HS this year. He will be attending Wisconsin Lutheran College where he plans to obtain a degree in Pharmacy.
Shelby Pribble
Shelby Pribble graduates from Goreville HS this year. She will be attending Shawnee Community College where she will be pursuing a degree in Nursing.
Treyson Severin
Treyson Severin is a 2025 Benton HS graduate. He will be attending Rend Lake College to study Business & Marketing.
Brendan Sittig
Brendan Sittig just graduated from John A. Logan College, and plans to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale and obtain a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Erin West
Erin West graduates from Johnston City High School. She plans to attend John A. Logan College to study Nursing.
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