FORT WORTH, Texas, July 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Since 2004, American Airlines Federal Credit Union (AA Credit Union) has invested in the lives of its member-owners by rewarding outstanding young men and women for their strengths in academics, accomplishments in and out of the classroom and for their desire to achieve their future goals. The 2006 AA Credit Union Scholarship Winners were chosen from over 160 applications from youth members across the country. "This year's selection process was extremely competitive and we applaud all of our applicants for their outstanding achievements during their high school and college careers," said Gail Enda, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Member Services at AA Credit Union. "We are thrilled to provide a contribution to the education of such hard-working and well-deserving leaders of tomorrow." AA Credit Union is proud to announce winners of the 2006 AA Credit Union Scholarship: * Blake Chism, Tulsa, Okla., who will attend the University of Arkansas * Scott Collision, Coppell, Texas, who will attend the University of Notre Dame * Kent Fairchild, Riviera Beach, Fla., who will attend the University of Chicago * Ashley Park, Southlake, Texas, who will attend the University of Texas * Tracy Timm, Flower Mound, Texas, who will attend Yale University 2007 AA Credit Union Scholarship applications will be available in December 2006. To learn more about AA Credit Union Youth Programs, and to become a member, visit http://www.aacreditunionyouth.org/ . American Airlines Federal Credit Union was founded in 1936, and today serves the present and retired employees of American Airlines, their family members and others who work in the air transportation industry. AA Credit Union has more than 204,000 members and assets of $4 billion. As a cooperative financial services institution, the Credit Union's goal is to provide the best possible benefits and services for its member-owners. DATASOURCE: American Airlines Federal Credit Union CONTACT: Brenda Tristan-Marrone of American Airlines Federal Credit Union, +1-817-967-6097, or Web site: http://www.aacreditunionyouth.org/

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