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Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program
Applications closed on March 9.
Recipients will be announced by April 30, 2025.
The Centra Foundation places a high value on education and the importance of individuals pursuing higher education opportunities. That’s why we offer scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors and adult students over the age of 22 who plan to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or technical/trade school.
Loretta M. Burd High School Scholarship
28 scholarships available
Every year, the Centra Foundation awards one $2,500 scholarship per Centra location to graduating high school seniors. Applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: academic achievements, school and community involvement, and a written essay related to financial literacy.
Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship
Six scholarships available
The Centra Foundation will award six $2,500 scholarships to adult students. Adult applicants must be at least 22 years of age and pursuing a graduate degree, undergraduate degree, or certification at an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school during the 2025 academic year.
The Centra Foundation would like to recognize Shirley Shea for her support of the Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship Program. We are very grateful for her continued support and are excited to have such a great community partner!
If you have additional questions regarding the 2025 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program, please reach out to Centra Director of Community Involvement Jenni Carr at 812-314-0220 or jcarr@centra.org.
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