2019 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Winners

The Centra Foundation has awarded nearly one hundred high school seniors and adults with scholarships to assist with tuition, books, or other fees associated with college.

This year, we are excited to announce we awarded twenty-four $2,500 High School Scholarship (one per Centra branch location) and two $2,500 adult scholarships!

2019 High School Scholarship Winners

Joseph Kurek 
Tyler Upton 
Margaret Buffo
Taylor Figgins
Lauren Wetterau 
Ava Pruitt 
Peter Awad
Marissa Smith

Eliza Mount
Destinie Achelpohl
Rachel Street
Robert Branaman 
Alina Yu
Darrin Schweitzer
Madison Meers
Tanner Long

Olivia Wilmer
Alyssa Lobb
Julia Vejar
Mackenzie Gray
Nolan Keeler
Jonathon Kipper
Haylee Hedrick
Caileigh Pryor

2019 Adult Scholarship Winners 

Jonathon Barrett
Patti TorreWe received more than 200 applications for the Loretta M. Burd High School Scholarship Program and over 25 applications for the Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship program.

Thank you to all who submitted and good luck with your future endeavors!The scholarship program is named in honor of Loretta Burd who retired in 2012 after 47 years of service including 25 years as Chief Executive Officer.

With special recognition to Shirley Shea for her support to the Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship Program. The adult scholarship program is designed for adults over the age of 22 who have realized the importance of post-secondary education for their career and family. We are very grateful for such a great community partner!