{"id":150542,"date":"2026-08-11T22:05:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T02:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150542"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:05:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T02:05:43","slug":"psecu-awards-48000-to-six-students-through-30th-annual-scholarship-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150542","title":{"rendered":"PSECU Awards $48,000 to Six Students Through 30th Annual Scholarship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>August 11, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psecu.com\/\"><u>PSECU<\/u><\/a>, Pennsylvania&#8217;s digital-first credit union, has named six recipients of its 30th annual scholarship program, awarding a total of $48,000 to help students pursue higher education.<\/p>\n<p>Each recipient is eligible to receive $2,000 per year for up to four years, for a total scholarship value of $8,000 per student, contingent on continued enrollment and maintaining the required minimum GPA.<\/p>\n<p>From more than 200 applications, the following students were selected as this year&#8217;s scholarship recipients:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>PSECU Frank J. Breiner Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Scott Beers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Glendale Junior-Senior High School, Coalport, PA<\/li>\n<li>Attending Penn State University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>PSECU John J. Marisic Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kierra Leonard<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State College Area High School, State College, PA<\/li>\n<li>Attending Ulster University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>PSECU Michael A. Gottshall Memorial Scholarship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Joshua Snyder<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boiling Springs High School, Carlisle, Pa.<\/li>\n<li>Attending Penn State University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>PSECU Scholarships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Maeve Witte<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg, Pa.<\/li>\n<li>Attending Bucknell University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Zachariah Mouhssin<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Newport High School, Newport, Pa.<\/li>\n<li>Attending Robert Morris University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cohen Miller<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Donegal High School, Marietta, Pa.<\/li>\n<li>Attending Pennsylvania College of Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cInvesting in our communities means directly supporting members, and one of the most meaningful ways has been the three decades of our scholarship program,\u201d said Chris Donofrio, Community Engagement Manager at PSECU. \u201cThis year\u2019s recipients remind us why we started this program and why some of these awards carry the names of people who exemplified PSECU\u2019s values.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Three of PSECU&#8217;s annual scholarships honor individuals who made lasting contributions to the credit union and their communities. The John J. Marisic Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the top applicant in honor of a longtime board member and community leader. The Frank J. Breiner Memorial Scholarship recognizes exceptional dedication to extracurricular activities and community service and honors a 52-year board member. The Michael A. Gottshall Memorial Scholarship recognizes a commitment to service before self in memory of a 12-year PSECU employee.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1997, PSECU has awarded nearly $1.2 million in scholarships to more than 168 students. Applicants must be PSECU members and graduating high school seniors attending a two- or four-year postsecondary institution. Winners are selected based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and critical thinking and writing skills.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for PSECU&#8217;s 2027 scholarship program will open in September.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go.psecu.com\/scholarships\"><u>Learn more<\/u><\/a>\u202fabout PSECU\u2019s scholarship program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About PSECU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Opened in 1934, PSECU was founded by 22 ordinary people who pooled $90 and made an\u00a0extraordinary commitment to each other: To create a financial institution where collective\u00a0resources benefit all members. Today, PSECU continues that legacy as Pennsylvania\u2019s digital-first credit union, with over $9 billion in assets, an economic impact of over $790 million, more\u00a0than 545,000 members, and a convenient anytime, anywhere banking model. For more\u00a0information about PSECU, visit psecu.com. PSECU has been recognized as an Editor\u2019s Best\u00a0Credit Union in PA by CardRates.com, a Best Bank by Money.com, one of America\u2019s Best\u00a0Regional Credit Unions by Newsweek, a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher, and Forbes\u2019\u00a0Best-In-State Credit Unions.<\/p>\n<p>Information provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nFelicia Froio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 11, 2026\u00a0\u2014\u00a0PSECU, Pennsylvania&#8217;s digital-first credit union, has named six recipients of its 30th annual scholarship program, awarding a total of $48,000 to help students pursue higher education. 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