High school graduates awarded Centra Foundation scholarships
COLUMBUS, IN (April 26, 2021) — The Centra Foundation has awarded 24 high school graduates with the Loretta M. Burd Scholarship. The program awards one graduating high school senior per Centra Credit Union location with a $2,500 scholarship each year. The full list of winners is available at https://www.centra.org/2021/04/2021-scholarship-winners-announcement/.
Centra Foundation also awards $2,500 adult scholarships for adult or non-traditional students who have returned to school to pursue a degree or certification. The Centra Foundation would like to recognize to Shirley Shea for her support to the Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship Program. This year’s adult scholarship recipients are Kegan Prentice (Seymour), Emily Engelking (Seymour) and Meegan Voss (North Vernon).
Named in honor of Loretta M. Burd, who retired from Centra Credit Union after 47 years of service, the Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program is designed to help local students pursuing a college or technical school education.
All applications are reviewed on academic achievements, school and community involvement, work history and a short essay about financial literacy. The scholarship places value on well-rounded students who display a strong work ethic and involvement in their local community.
About Centra Foundation
Centra Foundation is the charitable arm of Centra Credit Union and was formed to extend the credit union’s mission of People Helping People. The Centra Foundation is Centered on Caring and aims to support charitable efforts that help meet the needs of communities where Centra Members live and work.
About Centra Credit Union
Centered around its Members, Centra Credit Union is a community-based, full-service financial institution with 24 branch locations throughout central and southern Indiana, and in Jamestown, New York and Whitakers, North Carolina. Founded in 1940 on the principle of People Helping People, Centra Team Members create value for Centra Members and our communities through financial accessibility, affordability, and education. With $1.8 billion in total assets, Centra is among the five largest credit unions in the state of Indiana.
