LOCKPORT, N.Y. (June 28, 2005) – Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union (FCU), headquartered in Lockport, N.Y., announced its award of scholarships to 11 high school student members of the credit union in the amount of $250 each. The Credit Union Scholarship Program, organized through the New York State Credit Union League, awards scholarships based on individual student grades, recommendations from teachers, participation in extracurricular activities, test scores and an essay submission.

Cornerstone Community FCU’s 2005 scholarship recipients are: Yun-En Liu of East Amherst; Daniel Taylor of Niagara Falls; Megan Abbott of Lockport; Jennifer Farino of Lockport; Stephen Doe of Newfane; Elizabeth Radka of Cheektowaga; Nicole Hyziak of Depew; Katherine Keeler of Albion; Anthony Weiland of Lockport; Leighton Johnson of Lockport; and Stephanie Meyer of North Tonawanda.

Scholarship winner Yun-En Liu is also the recipient of a $1,000 New York State Credit Union Scholarship. Yun-En is a Williamsville East High School graduate, and additionally belongs to the National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, high school orchestra, and a number of student clubs. He is involved in several volunteer organizations including: Amherst Youth Engaged in Service; the Kaleida Health Suburban Hospital Junior Volunteer Program; and the Chromatic Club of Buffalo, a music organization that performs for seniors at various nursing homes. Yun-En has received several honors and awards including: National Merit Scholarship finalist; AP National Scholar; and several Science Olympiad State Winner medals. With plans to attend Princeton University as a physics major, Mr. Liu currently resides in East Amherst, N.Y. with his parents, Pao-Lo and Saw-Lin Han.

Established in 1957 as Unit No. 1 Federal Credit Union, Cornerstone Community FCU is a community-chartered, federally insured credit union. Cornerstone has grown to become the largest credit union in Western New York with more than 38 thousand members and assets in excess of $200 million. Those who reside, work, volunteer, attend school and worship within Niagara County are eligible for membership under Cornerstone’s charter. For additional information call 716.434.2290 or visit www.cornerstonecommunityfcu.org. Locations include 6485 S. Transit Rd. in Lockport, 55 Stevens St. in Lockport, and 5 State St. in Middleport.