DCUC Announces 2024 GEM Scholarship Recipients

WASHINGTON, DC – The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) officially announced the George E. Myers (GEM) Scholarship recipients during its 2024 Defense Matters on March 3, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

This year’s scholarship recipients are Diana Salinas, Border FCU; Chelsi Haught, American Southwest CU; Elario Escalante, Credit Union West; and Charles Adler, Lakehurst Naval FCU.
 
The GEM Scholarship’s purpose is to provide funds for volunteers, management, and/or staff of DCUC member credit unions interested in furthering their credit union education, knowledge, and leadership skills. Scholarship recipients are able to use their funds to attend educational forums and classes (either at the State or National level) at virtually little or no cost to their credit union.
 
“The George E. Myers Scholarship has always been a rewarding way for DCUC to give back to the credit union professionals and volunteers who make this industry so great,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC president/CEO. “We’re very excited to continue this tradition and look forward to seeing each of the recipients grow in both their skills and professional development.”
 
The George E. Myers Scholarship Fund began in 1996 in honor of COL George E. Myers, USA (Ret.).  COL Myers was an Executive Secretary of the Council from 1973 to 1986 and again from 1989 and 1990 and later inducted into DCUC’s Hall of Honor in August of 2000.
 
Since 1997, DCUC has awarded 73 scholarships totaling over $218,000, and all scholarship funds are supported by DCUC's annual Official White House Christmas Ornament Fundraiser. This year’s Ornament sales will run from August to December.
 
For more information on DCUC’s GEM Scholarship or the Official White House Christmas Ornament Fundraiser, please contact DCUC Executive Assistant, Natalie Rogers at [email protected].