Four Students Awarded CSE Federal Credit Union "Smart Future" Scholarship
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana — May 2, 2024 — During the CSE Federal Credit Union (CSE) 80th Annual Meeting, the CSE’s Community Foundation awarded $1,000 scholarships to four recent high school graduates to support their college or vocational education. The recipients are Michael O’Brien, Tova Husers, Bailey Waters, and Lainee Landry.
Michael O’Brien, a senior at Jennings High School, serves as treasurer for the Future Farmers of America chapter and is on the tennis team. He plans to attend Louisiana Tech this fall, majoring in biomedical engineering.
Tova Husers, also from Jennings High School, participates in the Octagon Club, Foreign Language Club, Jennings High Jazzers and is a member of First Baptist Church Jennings (FBCJ) Youth. She is set to study biology at the University of Louisiana Monroe.
Bailey Waters will graduate from Barbe High School, where she is an officer in the National Honor Society, an Academic All-State member of the cross-country team, and a karate instructor for children. She intends to major in kinesiology at McNeese State University.
Lainee Landry, involved in several activities at Lacassine High School including Future Business Leaders of America, French Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Beta Club, Student Council, the tennis team and the cheerleading squad. She plans to pursue early childhood education at McNeese State University.
Colleen Desselle, president of CSE's Community Foundation, said, “We are proud to introduce this year’s 'Smart Future' Scholarship recipients and thrilled to support their educational journeys. These outstanding students represent the bright future of our community, and at CSE Federal Credit Union, we are committed to fostering their growth and achievements.”
The “Smart Future” Scholarship recipients are chosen by Scholarship Management Services based on their academic records, leadership, community involvement, work experience, and personal statements. CSE Federal Credit Union staff does not participate in the selection process.
CSE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union headquartered in Southwest Louisiana with assets over $440 million, is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis, and Vernon Parishes.