For Immediate Release
Contact: Brian Wilcox
410-272-4000 ext. 3114
[email protected]
EDGEWOOD, Md., May 5, 2022 — Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union (APGFCU) is proud to announce the winners of its annual scholarship competition. This year, APGFCU is awarding $60,000 to 30 worthy recipients.
The scholarship program is open to high school students anticipating spring graduation, continuing students and returning adults pursuing college, certificate or trade school programs.
Applicants were asked to respond with a written essay, video or photo to the prompt, “APGFCU offers the resources and tools you need to take control of your finances. Whether it's owning a home, helping to further education or saving for a special event, we're here to help you realize your dreams. Describe your goals for the future and what steps, including credit union resources, you will take to turn your dreams into reality.”
The following high school seniors are receiving scholarships:
| Student | High School |
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| Marissa Altenburg | North Harford High School |
| Ziyad Atwain | Aberdeen High School |
| Danielle Bagarli | Edgewood High School |
| Emma Chaney | Aberdeen High School |
| Caleb Daniele | Patterson Mill High School |
| Stephen Davis | North East High School |
| Thomas Hoppel | Churchville Christian School |
| Caleb Horn | Perryville High School |
| Jordyn Kendall | Patterson Mill High School |
| Reese Kropp | Eastern Technical High School |
| Devin LaRocque | Harford Technical High School |
| Emma Long | Bohemia Manor High School |
| Emily McElroy | Edgewood High School |
| Abigail Melick | Aberdeen High School |
| Isabella Stewart | Patterson Mill High School |
| Kylie Street | Bel Air High School |
| Alaina Taylor | Homeschool |
| Melissa Vu | Bel Air High School |
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The following continuing students and returning adults are receiving scholarships:
| Student | College |
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| Mariah Blackwell | Harford Community College |
| Julie Gephardt | Regent University |
| Connor Hickey | University of Maryland |
| Bradley Lembach | Johnson University |
| Adrianna Mace | Gettysburg College |
| Christopher Oh | University of Maryland |
| Jordan Patterson | Florida Southern College |
| Amanda Pugh | Towson University |
| Pax Saltysiak | McGill University |
| Renae Stamas | University of Maryland College Park |
| Dreanna Watson | Bowie State University |
| Alexa Wright | Stevenson University |
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The 30 winning candidates will each receive a $2,000 scholarship from APGFCU for a total of $60,000 in awards. Scholarship recipients were recognized at the 2022 APGFCU annual member meeting.
APGFCU is a leader in financial literacy programs designed to help young member-owners develop successful money management skills through programs like M3 Money Club, Banzai Direct and GreenPath University. The programs support members of all ages on their financial journeys, from teaming up with superheroes to learn smart money habits to budgeting for college and beyond.
For more information about APGFCU’s financial education initiatives and scholarships, visit apgfcu.com/YouthEd or call 410-272-4000.
APGFCU is committed to building strong families for a stronger community with locations throughout Harford and Cecil counties. Membership is free and open to everyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers or attends school in Harford County, Cecil County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. For more information, call 410-272-4000 or visit apgfcu.com.