Hughes Federal Credit Union will give out $10,000 in scholarship money to five local high school seniors.

The credit union is inviting students to apply. Applicants will be judged based on their academic excellence, community service and interest in advancing personal education.

To be eligible, applicants must be seniors in high school who are going to college or trade school in fall 2017 and members of the credit union.

Deadline to apply is March 19. To apply, visit hughesfcu.org or call 520-794-834


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Education notes are compiled by Star reporter Yoohyun Jung. Contact: 573-4243 or yjung@tucson.com. On Twitter: @yoohyun_jung