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Announcing the 2020 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Recipients!

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We’d like to congratulate the class of 2020 on their achievements and hard work. While your graduation might not be what you expected, we are all proud of what you’ve accomplished.

Centra Foundation and Centra Credit Union place a high value on the importance of education and individuals pursuing higher education opportunities. All students have shown great flexibility and understanding this year as they have adapted to online classes.

This year, Centra Foundation and Centra Credit Union are honored to award one $2,500 High School Scholarship per Centra location, and two $2,500 adult scholarships, for a total of twenty-five High School, and two adult, scholarships.

Erica Song
Kaitlyn Dougherty
Andrew Goble
Hannah Grimes
Melanie Hasler
Jarod Ball
Madelyn Rohlfs
Peter TorresTrace Thompson
Rachel Fisher
Jillian Walker
Kaleb Stephens
Abby Colson
Audra Fleenor
Stephen Wilson
Abagail Croudep
Carlie MillerChloe Moerer
Ariel Camm
Abigail Vogel
Abigail Marshall
Sean Means
Jaden Begley
Jaeda Dixson
Carmella WhippleDawn Voyles

Destinie Staley

About the Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program

Every year, the Centra Foundation awards one scholarship per Centra location to graduating high school seniors. Applications are evaluated on the following criteria: academic achievements, school and community involvement, and a written essay related to financial literacy.

The Adult Scholarship is designed for adults over the age of 22 who have realized the importance of post-secondary education for their career and family.