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AmeriCU Credit Union Celebrates Local Students: Briana and Amelia Fields Awarded NYCUA Scholarship

NYCUA Scholarship

ROME, NY – JULY 28, 2025: AmeriCU Credit Union is proud to recognize two local students who were selected as recipients of the Utica-Rome Chapter of New York Credit Union Association Scholarship. Sisters Briana and Amelia Fields were awarded the scholarship to support their upcoming academic journey.

Briana and Amelia recently visited AmeriCU Credit Union’s Commercial Drive location to accept their awards. Both students described the scholarship process as easy to navigate and appreciated the straightforward application experience.

Briana Fields will be pursuing a dual degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Clarkson University, and Amelia Fields will be pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

“We’re thrilled to be able to recognize these young individuals for their hard work and dedication,” said Ron Belle, AmeriCU President and CEO. “AmeriCU Credit Union extends our well wishes and heartfelt congratulations to Briana and Amelia Fields as they take the next steps in their academic careers.”

The New York Credit Union Association Scholarship Program helps credit union members and their families pursue higher education. Applications for next year’s scholarships will open this fall. Members are encouraged to visit www.americu.org/scholarship to learn more and take advantage of our scholarship opportunities.

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About AmeriCU Credit Union

As a credit union, AmeriCU is a not-for-profit financial institution owned by our members. Serving 24 counties in New York and beyond, AmeriCU provides you with all the products and services you need – often with low or no fees, and better rates. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, AmeriCU has grown to serve more than 167,000 members, 21 financial centers, and $2.7 billion in assets, while remaining dedicated to empowering members and supporting communities. AmeriCU is headquartered in Rome, New York, and is among the State’s largest, full-service financial cooperatives. For more information, visit www.AmeriCU.org. Equal Housing Lender – Federally Insured by NCUA – Membership Eligibility Required.

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Photo Caption: Local Students, Briana and Amelia Fields, receiving their scholarships. From Left to Right: Reba Brigham, Teller I; Amelia Fields, Scholarship Winner; Briana Fields, Scholarship Winner; Maryann Busch, Financial Center Manager.

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