High School Graduates Receive $10,000 from CFCU
Sterling Heights, Mich., (Aug. 11, 2025) – Christian Financial Credit Union has awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to 15 exceptional high school seniors through two scholarship programs – the Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship and Catholic School Scholarship program. Scholarship recipients from both programs were chosen based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship:
Christian Financial Credit Union awarded 10 $750 scholarships – totaling $7,500 – through the Bathanti-D’Agostino Memorial Scholarship. This program honors Christian Financial’s founding pioneers and celebrates students who demonstrate strong academic achievements and community involvement. Applicants submitted transcripts, letters of recommendation, a resume, and an essay on how they embody the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”
This year’s recipients include:
- Jack DePerro, Fraser High School
- Navita Lewis, Lakeview High School
- Lilly Zuzga, Eisenhower High School
- Adyson Tomaszycki, Anchor Bay High School
- Uma Ludwig, Center Line High School
- Henry David Buss, Homeschool
- Shaun Gianino, Lincoln High School
- Rachel Korson, Stoney Creek High School
- Sean Mondello, Utica High School
- Ava White, Renaissance High School
Catholic School Scholarship
Christian Financial Credit Union awarded five $500 scholarships to students from local Catholic High Schools, totaling $2,500. Recipients were selected by their schools for demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and strong character within their school communities.
This year’s recipients include:
- A’lana Osborne, Notre Dame Preparatory School
- Raphael Ayoungang Tsakem, Detroit Catholic Central High School
- Evonna Karam, Regina High School
- Lorenzo Merpi, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
- Vianna Giorgis, De La Salle Collegiate High School
These scholarship programs aim to support the academic journeys of local students and promote a brighter, more inclusive future for the communities Christian Financial Credit Union serves.
“We were incredibly impressed by the quality and thoughtfulness of this year’s scholarship applications,” said Christine Quitter, vice president of community outreach at Christian Financial. “Selecting the recipients was a challenging task, as each student demonstrated exceptional promise. We’re confident they will go on to make meaningful contributions in their chosen paths, and we’re proud to support them on their journey.”
For more information about Christian Financial and its scholarship programs, visit christianfinancialcu.com.
About Christian Financial Credit Union
Christian Financial Credit Union began more than 75 years ago as St. Jude Parish Credit Union in Detroit and has since grown to serve more than 60,000 members with more than $1 billion in assets. Today, membership at Christian Financial is open to anyone who lives in the State of Michigan. Christian Financial offers high-quality, high-value products and services to promote convenience, trust, and personal service for members. The credit union offers comprehensive financial services beyond typical retail consumer services through ownership of a mortgage company and a commercial loan company. In July 2025, the credit union merged with Catholic Vantage Financial and continues to grow to serve Michigan residents with a promise of Everyday Easy®. For more information, visit christianfinancialcu.com.
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