COLUMBUS, Ind. — Centra Foundation applications are now open for the 2025 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program which will award $2,500 scholarships to 34 graduating high school seniors and adult students.
Each Centra Credit Union location will award one $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior in the local community. The remaining scholarships will be awarded to adult or non-traditional students who have decided to return to school.
The Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship may be used to pursue an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or certification from an accredited college, university, or technical/trade school for this year’s fall semester.
Named in honor of Loretta M. Burd, who retired from Centra Credit Union after 47 years of service, the program is designed to invest in Members’ futures. It specifically helps local students who plan to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or technical/trade school. The Centra Foundation recognizes Shirley Shea for her continued support of the Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship Program.
To qualify for a scholarship, the applicant or the applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a Member of Centra Credit Union with an account in good standing. To learn more about how to become a Centra Member, visit here.
Applications will be accepted here until March 9. They will be reviewed on academic achievements, school and community involvement, work history, and a short essay about financial literacy. The scholarship places value on well-rounded students displaying a strong work ethic and local community involvement.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in April.
