Municipal Credit Union (MCU) awarded Astoria resident Leila Gomez the 2019 Louise DeBow Memorial Scholarship! The Cornell-bound student is one of nine recipients awarded an MCU Scholarship, and is planning to study at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the Ivy League universityGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Just this year, Municipal Credit Union has awarded approximately $71,000 to high-school students: 9 memorial scholarships, and 13 grantsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. The yearly scholarship program is part of MCU’s commitment to children’s education throughout the New York City areaGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Since the start of this commitment over 20 years ago, MCU has awarded over $1 million to graduating high-school seniorsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Eligibility for this year’s MCU Scholarship Program was open to MCU members, or children & grandchildren of an MCU member in good standingGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Congratulations and best of luck to MsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Gomez, and to all the recipients of this year’s MCU scholarships and grants!