Just Credit Union to Award Education Grant for Second Year

Tuesday 23 January 2024

For the second year, Just Credit Union (JCU) will help a young person who live in the region to continue in further education.

The award was first launched in 2021 as part of Just Credit Union’s 20th anniversary celebration. It is in memory of Roger Walker who was a  founder member, long time Chair and Board member for JCU. He was instrumental in setting up JCU and remained involved until he passed away in 2020. Education of young people in the region was close to Roger’s heart so this grant is particularly important.

The award can be used for a variety of purposes including; transport costs, fees or equipment necessary for the course.  The purpose of the award is deliberately broad, and a panel will consider where the grant can have most impact in helping someone to continue their education who might otherwise struggle to do so.

Last year the award went to  Mim Maclean who was able to take up her place at Liverpool University to study international relations. Mim had recently been diagnosed with autism and the grant helped cover additional living costs as well as the purchase of a laptop.

Mim said: “I would like to thank Just Credit Union for awarding me this grant. Being autistic, I struggle to share accommodation and can only take up my place if I could afford studio accommodation which is more expensive. The money will help greatly.”