Investing in Tomorrow: The FedChoice Educational Scholarship Program
FedChoice Charitable Foundation Announces Ten Recipients of the 2025 Educational Scholarship Program
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of our expanded 2025 Educational Scholarship Program. Thanks to the generous support of Mr. AJ Ricketts, Founder and Chief Credit Officer, MBL Solutions, we were able to double our impact this year, awarding ten $1,000 scholarships to outstanding high school students pursuing higher education.
The 2025 scholarship recipients demonstrated creative thinking in their essays addressing the theme: “Ninety Years, Ninety Dollars: What Would You Do With $90 Today That Could Impact Your Financial Future?” Their responses showcased some innovative approaches to leveraging modest resources for significant long-term financial impact.
Our 2025 scholarship recipients are as follows:
- Makayla Curley, Academy of the Holy Cross, attending Bowie State University
- Tamara Tapia Crisanto, Wheaton High School, attending The George Washington University
- Alana Ikea Fontaine, Oxon Hill High School, attending Morgan State University
- Adeyeye Adelekun, Bowie High School, attending University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Muhammad Bilal, Charles Herbert Flowers High School, attending University of Maryland College Park
- Jade Crandon, Oxon Hill High School, attending Howard University
- Destiny Culley, Oxon Hill High School, attending Temple University
- Sarah Wright, Oxon Hill High School, attending Air Force Academy
- Ashley Alvarado Torres, Oxon Hill High School, attending College of Southern Maryland
- Noah Beasey, Bowie High School, attending Prince George’s Community College
These talented awardees will be pursuing diverse fields of study from business and finance to healthcare and engineering. Each recipient will receive $1,000 to support their educational journey.
Reflecting on this year’s scholarship recipients, Brett Noll, President/CEO, FedChoice Federal Credit Union, said, “It was both fun and rewarding to read the thoughtful reflections from our applicants on how a modest, yet wisely used, $90 could shape their financial futures. Congratulations to the winners who impressed us with their creativity and insight. We’re thrilled to invest in their education and support them as they work toward achieving their dreams.”
The FedChoice Charitable Foundation Educational Scholarship Program reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering financial literacy and supporting educational advancement in our community. As we celebrate FedChoice Federal Credit Union’s 90th anniversary this year, we’re proud to invest in the next generation of leaders who will carry forward the values of financial responsibility and community service.
Learn more about the 2024 Scholarship Winners
Apply today using this form!
Testimonials
It’s so important to learn how to save, how to count, you have to learn about money in order to succeed in this world…I know that schools are trying to help kids, but they need more help…I am glad the FedChoice Charitable Foundation is going to focus on financial literacy!
Samira P
I am motivated by my drive to help others.
Stephen S
If you want to be rich, simply serve more people.
Jenny C
Community engagement is important to me because I came from a community. A community of people who were raised like me to care about your neighbour
Marcia L
You definitely want to be part of your community, I think as a Credit union you want to have that outreach in your neighborhood
Jonny G
Will You Help Us Support
More Students?
Donate Today!
Will You Help Us Support More Students?
Donate Today!