For more than a decade, American Airlines Federal Credit Union has been proud to invest in the futures of its young member-owners by providing scholarship awards toward higher education. This year, out of more than 500 initial applicants, the Credit Union was pleased to award a total of 11 scholarships. Six high school students and five college students each received a $4,000 scholarship.

"Helping these outstanding young people pursue their dreams is something our Credit Union takes a great deal of pride in every year," said Lori Hall, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Member Experience at American Airlines Credit Union. "We have no doubts that we will see great things from each and every one of them."

High School Recipients

Charles Daly – Colleyville, Texas

Attending: University of Florida
Studying: Mechanical Engineering

Emily Alexa Gotiangco– Staten Island, New York

Attending: University of Scranton
Studying: Computer Science 

Sana Kohli – Arlington, Texas

Attending: University of Texas at Austin
Studying: Computer Science

Vigna Lavu– Flower Mound, Texas

Attending: Southern Methodist University
Studying: Biology

Kaden Nathani – Irving, Texas

Attending: University of Michigan
Studying: Mechanical Engineering 

Maria Tortorelli – Stuttgart, Germany

Attending: Franciscan University of Stuebenville
Studying: Political Science

College Recipients

Megan Buchar – Euless, Texas

Attending: University of Texas at Austin
Studying: Biology

Cahlen Cheatham – Myersville, Maryland

Attending: Texas A&M University School of Law
Studying: Law

Autumn Dow – Tempe, Arizona

Attending: Midwestern University, Glendale
Studying: PsyD in clinical psychology

Jack Fobert – Winthrop, Massachusetts

Attending: High Point University
Studying: Mathematics and Spanish

Jack Tebbutt – Cabot, Arkansas

Attending: Baylor University 
Studying: University Scholars

Scholarship Awards Online Celebration

This year’s recipients once again participated in a special online group video conference with Credit Union CEO and President Gail Enda, along with Lori Hall, Senior Vice President Member Experience; and Kimberly McDaniel, Vice President Marketing and Business Development.

All of our winners got the opportunity to chat with and ask questions of Gail and Lori. Both gave insights into the aspects of their work that bring the most satisfaction, the biggest challenges they face in running a large financial institution, what educational and career advice they could impart and more.