LOCKPORT — Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union has awarded 10 local high school students scholarships in the amount of $350 each.

The Credit Union Scholarship Program, organized through the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), awards scholarships based on individual student grades, participation in extracurricular activities, test scores and an essay submission.

“We had so many great applicants this year and are proud to award these scholarships to our hard-working young credit union members,” said Ann Hood, President and CEO of Cornerstone CFCU.

Cornerstone CFCU’s 2016 scholarship recipients are: Cameron Calandra of Lockport, Mark Connolly of Newfane, Daniel DiMillo of Lockport, Avery Green of Gasport, Jordan Jenneve of Amherst, Joseph McEachon II of East Amherst, Rachael Rausch of Middleport, Leah VanDenBosch of Lockport, Kelsey Voelker of Gasport, and  Morgan Wagner of Lockport.

For information on Cornerstone CFCU or to apply for this scholarship program in the fall call (71) 434-2290 or visit www.CCFCU.org.

Photo courtesy of Cornerstone CFCU shows Kelsey Voelker, Morgan Wagner and Leah VanDenBosh in the front row; Mark Connolly, Cameron Calandra, Jordan Jenneve and Joseph McEachon II in the back row. Not pictured: Daniel DiMillo, Avery Green and Rachel Rausch.