Yakima Valley Credit Union has announced its scholarship winners for the 2011-2012 school year. 

Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship winners are:  

Yakima Valley Credit Union Scholastic Achievement Scholarship:    

1.) Sonia Taylor, currently attending Washington State University Yakima Valley Credit Union Warren Sutliff Volunteer Scholarship:

2.) Wendy Dimas, graduating Toppenish High School, attending University of Washington Yakima Valley Credit Union Harold Bailey Memorial Fireman’s Scholarship:            

3.) Lisa Bjorklund, graduating East Valley High School, attending Whitman College. Yakima Valley Credit Union Earl Weatherman Honorary Scholarship:          

4.)Joel Moberly, currently attending Perry Technical Institute; Yakima Valley Credit Union Committee’s Choice Scholarship: 

5.) Juan Espinosa, graduating Davis High School, attending University of Washington 

Applicants were scored on the following criteria: 

Academic Record, applicant’s explanation of their Financial Need and Personal Statement.  

Students were also scored on Community Service & School Activities, and Essay. 

Finalists also went through an in-person interview.