The Brayman-Beach College Scholarship is named in honor of two visionary leaders in the credit union movement, Susan J. Brayman and Carroll D. Beach. This scholarship is awarded to credit union members who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in business and is a unique opportunity to celebrate their commitment to our community by investing in our youth and, in turn, the future of the credit union movement. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually. Founded in 1982, the Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming has disbursed more than $650,000 to various programs in our community. As with all of the awards and funds of the Foundation, the Brayman-Beach Scholarship Fund is dependant on the generosity of credit unions, businesses, individuals and volunteers.

For more information, contact Melia D Heimbuck, Executive Director mheimbuck@colocu.com or 720-479-3325

Where can I get the application?

• *  Ask your credit union
• *  Email request to foundation@colocu.com
• *  Download application from colocu.com website

Where can I submit my completed application?

• Mail
•     Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming
•     4905 West 60th Avenue
•     Arvada, Colorado 80003


• *  Email: foundation@colocu.com
• *  Fax: 720.479.3421

Qualifications

• *  Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 16 years of age
• *  Member of a Colorado credit union affiliated with the Credit Union
      Association of Colorado
• *  Interest in pursuing a business degree
• *  Beginning freshman, sophomore, junior or senior at a four-year
      accredited institution conferring bachelor degrees located in the US
• *  Scholarship funds must be used by January 31 of the year following
      award, or the funds will be forfeited
• *  Submit a complete application with required documents

Application must be post-marked, emailed or faxed by MAY 2, 2008

Selection Criteria

• *  Grades
• *  Academic Goals
• *  Professional Goals
• *  Financial Need
• *  Community Service
• *  Extracurricular activities

Selection of the recipient is the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming

Winner

• *  Will be notified in writing within 30 days of application deadline
• *  Funds will be transmitted directly to the institution for credit to the
      student's tuition, room, board and fee account.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2008

SUSAN J. BRAYMAN
Susan J. Brayman worked for the Colorado Credit Union System from 1973 to 1999, directing the growth of Colleague Services Corporation to a $12 million organization, nationally known throughout the credit union movement for its business excellence. Her dedication and commitment to the credit union philosophy is evident in the many products and services she helped create and introduce in Colorado and throughout the country.

Additionally, Ms. Brayman spent a great deal of time volunteering throughout the credit union movement by service on national boards and committees, such as the Credit Union National Association and the Association of Credit Union League Executives. She has served on the Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming's Board of Directors since its inception in 1982 and remains an active volunteer in the community, currently serving as the chair of Bellco Credit Union's Board of Directors.

CARROLL D. BEACH
Carroll D. Beach served as president of the Colorado Credit Union System from 1973 to 2002, growing it from $361,000 to over $16 million and serving credit unions throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Mr. Beach earned a reputation for innovation by creating a variety of programs, products and services to meet the needs of credit unions. His leadership and vision also made a significant impact in the legislative arena that benefits both credit unions and their members.

Remaining active in the credit union movement, Mr. Beach is President/CEO of the Credit Union Service Corporation. He was instrumental in forming the Colorado Credit Union League Foundation in 1982, now called the Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming. He volunteered countless hours to organizations at the national level, including serving as chairman of Credit Union House LLC, Credit Union Service Corporation, the Association of Credit Union League Executives and US Central Credit Union. He has also served on the board of Credit Union National Association, Western CUNA Management School, CUNA Mutual League Research Advisory Committee and numerous other committees and task forces that have shaped the credit union movement we know today.