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North Augusta, SC – SRP Federal Credit Union has awarded a total of $3,500 in academic scholarships to the children of two team members, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and community involvement during a check presentation ceremony held on August 13.

The Ed Templeton Scholarship and Larry Pridemore Scholarship, named in honor of the former SRP president and member of SRP’s Board of Directors respectively, are awarded annually to children of SRP Federal Credit Union employees.

Presslie Stevens, daughter of Edgefield Assistant Branch Manager Jennifer Stevens, received the $2,500 Ed Templeton Scholarship. Presslie is an incoming first-year student at the University of South Carolina, where she plans to major in pharmaceutical science.

Emily Benton, daughter of Loss Mitigation Specialist Amy Benton, received the $1,000 Larry Pridemore Scholarship. Emily, who aspires to become a physical therapist, plans to major in exercise and sports science with a concentration in allied health at the University of South Carolina Aiken.

Scholarship recipients were selected based on a variety of criteria, including academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement, leadership roles, employment experience, honors, and awards.

“It is a tremendous honor to award these scholarships to the children of our dedicated team members,” said Liz Ponder, CEO of SRP Federal Credit Union. “Congratulations to Presslie and Emily. We wish them continued success as they begin their studies this fall.”

About SRP

SRP Federal Credit Union, headquartered in North Augusta, SC, provides financial services to over 198,000 members. Recognized for excellence in business and community impact, SRP was recently named the 2024 Large Business of the Year by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.srpfcu.org.