Greylock Federal Awards $20,500 in Scholarships To 31 Students
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union awarded a total of $20,500 in scholarships to 31 students in recognition of excellence and achievement.
Twenty-one students received a $500 Community Enrichment Scholarship for exemplifying positive community spirit and demonstration of respect and care for peers. Another 10 students received a $1,000 Scholastic Achievement Award, which is designated for children of Greylock employees.
Opportunity to apply for the Community Enrichment Scholarship was given to all public high schools in Berkshire and Columbia counties. Applicants were required to be a Greylock member and to write an essay showcasing their meaningful community involvement.
"I'm so proud of this year's class," said Jennifer Connor Shumsky, Assistant Vice President, Community Support & Events. "It's incredible to see the tremendous work each of these students are doing in our community. Everyone here at Greylock wishes them the best as they embark on the exciting next chapter of their lives."
The scholarships will be applied toward tuition at a state- or nationally-accredited two- or four-year college or university, or a full-time technical school program.
"The young people who apply for this scholarship are always amazing. We are thrilled so many students shared how they are helping to make our community a better place for everyone," said JamieEllen Moncecchi, Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer. "It's truly a direct reflection of Greylock's values to care, educate and inspire. It's also very exciting to help the children of our employees in their higher education journey. I can't wait to see this entire cohort become part of our next generation of leaders and professionals."
In Berkshire County, schools include BArT Charter Public School; Drury High School; Hoosac Valley High School; Lenox Memorial High School; McCann Technical High School; Monument Mountain High School; Mount Everett Regional High School; Mount Greylock Regional School; Pittsfield High School; Taconic High School and Wahconah Regional High School. In Columbia County, schools include New Lebanon High School and Taconic Hills Central School.
This year's Community Enrichment Scholarship recipients include:
- Bishop Casey, BArT Charter
- Dareen Hage, BArT Charter
- Matthew Howland, Drury
- Carson Daniel Rylander, Drury
- Ava McLear, Hoosac Valley
- Amelia Coco Gilardi, Lenox
- Brooklynn K. Lamke, Lenox
- Gabrielle Driscoll, McCann Technical
- Gianna C. Jacobbe, McCann Technical
- Luka Kononenko, Monument Mountain
- Sophie DelMasto, Mount Everett
- Frances Evans, Mount Greylock
- Roman Nixon, Mount Greylock
- Simon Mele, Pittsfield
- Kyana Summers, Pittsfield
- Edward P. Ferris, Taconic
- Catherine Napravnick-Valero, Taconic
- Elizabeth Connor, Wahconah
- Mia Jane Viola, Wahconah
- Jordan Sotek, New Lebanon
- Jacqueline Alexandra Stoddard, Taconic Hills
This year's Scholastic Achievement Award recipients include:
- Nicolina Paredes, Pittsfield
- Ella Gaffey, McCann Technical
- Jacob Vermette, Ludlow
- Jason McNulty, Wahconah
- Connor Hinkell, Drury
- Kobby Asard, Pittsfield
- Noah Kanelos, McCann Technical
- Alexis Masten, Lee
- Ella Stodden, Taconic
- Kennedy Whitley, Hoosac Valley
To learn more about Greylock's Community Enrichment Scholarship, visit Greylock.org/scholarship.
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