Scholarships and Awards
Each year, Sun East recognizes local students and teachers who embody the philosophy of “People Helping People.”
Member Awards
“People Helping People” Education Award
This $1,000 award is presented to one student who is a member or whose immediate family is a member (parent/grandparent or legal guardian) of Sun East Federal Credit Union.
If you’re a high school senior or college student, this is your chance to shine! Show us your determination to make a difference by participating in at least 40 hours of community service within the year. Then, write an essay that highlights how this experience has left a lasting impression on your life.
School District Awards
“Best Teacher Under the Sun” Award
This $500 award is presented to one teacher in each category of Elementary Schools (grades K-5), Middle Schools (grades 6-8), and High Schools (grades 9-12) in the school districts listed on Sun East’s Federal Charter as a Select Employee Group (SEG). His/her school also receives $500 for this recognition.
School faculty, administrators, students, and parents may submit nominations for a teacher. The “Best Teacher Under the Sun” Award acknowledges outstanding achievements of teachers in his/her performance in daily classroom activities, special projects or programs, or exemplary efforts to inspire students to reach beyond their grasp.
School District Awards
Student Awards and Scholarships
Sun East Federal Credit Union offers scholarships to school districts, private schools, and universities that are listed on Sun East Federal Credit Union’s Federal charter as a Select Employer Group (SEG).
- $1,000 awards are presented to designated high schools and Colleges
- $200 awards are presented to designated private schools and the Delaware County Literacy Council
The following list encompasses the designated districts and schools where the Sun East awards are currently being offered.
High Schools
- Academy Park High School
- Benjamin Franklin High School
- Brandywine School District
- Chester High School
- Chichester High School
- The Christian Academy
- Coatesville Area High School
- Garnet Valley High School
- Oxford High School
- Springfield High School
- Sun Valley High School
Colleges/Universities
- Neumann University
- Holy Family University
K-8 Schools
- Holy Family Regional School
- The Independent Mission School
- St. Thomas the Apostle School
Award Recipients
“We deeply appreciate the district’s dedication to its students and the positive impact your students have on their community. These awards reflect our commitment to strengthening our partnership and supporting the future leaders you inspire every day.”
– Debbie Cook, Sun East President and CEO
Tolani Olaniyi, 2024 Student Award Winner
2024 Student Award Recipient
Steven Anderson, 2024 Student Award Recipient
2024 Student Award Recipient
