Hughes Federal Credit Union Announces 2024 Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship Winners

Hughes Federal Credit Union awarded seven high school seniors $2,000 scholarships to pursue higher education, part of its commitment to support financial literacy in the community.

Now in its 19th year, the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship has awarded over $125,000 to high school-aged credit union members since 2005. The program recognizes academic excellence and encourages innovative thinking about personal finance and technology. 

“Investing in our community’s future is just one way we can build a better tomorrow, and education is key to that mission,” said Irlanda Cuevas, business development and community relations manager at Hughes. “Every year, we’re blown away by the fresh, tech-savvy perspectives from young minds on managing money, showing just how much technology is changing the way students think about banking. We’re thrilled to support these bright students and be part of their journey to financial success.”

This year's scholarship recipients are:

● Anderson Peters – Catalina Foothills High School

In addition to the Roberta Reeves Memorial Scholarship, Hughes supports youth education and financial literacy by partnering with organizations like Banzai, the nation’s leading financial education provider. This partnership delivers a comprehensive financial curriculum to over 30 schools and nonprofits in Southern Arizona at no cost, helping students and community members gain practical money management skills.

Hughes partners with Earn to Learn, the largest matched-savings scholarship program in the U.S., to support low-to-moderate-income students. This partnership helps students save for college with an 8:1 savings match, significantly reducing their student loan debt.