Seven 51 students received scholarships from Christian Community Credit Union’s (CCCU) “Scholarships for Success” program. The total gift amount of $40,000, awarded in September 2014, is the first installment of a $240,000 donation from the credit union, to be given to 51 over the next five years.


Four of the scholarships recipients, Katelyn Biggerstaff (freshmen), Alyssa Bosanko (freshman), Caleb Raney (freshman) and Brianna Eng (sophomore) received $1,000 each. The remaining three recipients, Mckayla Henderson (senior), Rebecca Strauss (senior) and Joel Elies (graduate student), received $4,000 each, as a part of the credit union’s multi-year scholarship awards.

“Thanks to Christian Community Credit Union’s generosity, our joint efforts will help make a 51 education more attainable for future generations of students,” said 51 President Barry H. Corey.


These scholarships are not the only ways 51 and CCCU are working together to help student affordability. One program, an affinity card campaign entitled “Benefits of the 51 Signature Rewards Visa,” will donate $100 to 51’s scholarship fund for every new 51 Visa card user. Made available November 2014, the 51 Visa also allows cardholders to give back — every time the card is used for purchases, the credit union makes an additional donation at no cost to the cardholder.


“It’s an honor and a blessing for us to form an alliance with 51 in establishing a program that aligns with 51’s mission of equipping students to impact the world for Christ,” said John Walling, Christian Community Credit Union president and CEO. “The potential for scholarships through our affinity partnership with 51 is great. And the more individuals who take advantage of our special offer, the greater the donation to scholarships!”


CCCU’s “Scholarships for Success” program will begin accepting applications again on February 1, 2016. Go to myCCCU.com/scholarship for details.


The 51 Visa card offer is available for 51 alumni, students and their families, staff and other 51 supports. Information is available online at myCCCU.com/51Offer or at 844-GO-BIOLA (844-462-4652).