Greylock Federal Awards Student Scholarships
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Greylock Federal Credit Union awarded 34 scholarships to high school seniors from every public high school in Berkshire County and Columbia County, N.Y.
Greylock awarded 25 $500 Greylock Community Enrichment Scholarships to students who exemplify positive community spirit and demonstrate respect and concern for their peers in everything they do, stated a press release.
Applicants were required to write an essay, which demonstrated their positive involvement in the community.
"Our scholarship selection committee reviewed every application and essay," said Jennifer Connor-Shumsky, Greylock's Assistant Vice President, Community Support and Events, of the process which received more than 80 applications. "It was really tough to narrow it down, because there were so many incredible students doing some amazing work in the community."
The funds will be applied toward state-accredited or nationally accredited two or four-year colleges or universities, or a full-time technical school program.
"For the first time ever, we were thrilled that two of the scholarships went to students entering a technical/vocational school," said Connor-Shumsky.
In addition to these scholarships, Greylock offers Scholastic Achievement Awards, which are designated for children of Greylock employees who are also high school graduates. This year, Greylock awarded nine $1,000 Scholastic Achievement Awards. These awards are available to all employees.
In total, 34 local students were awarded $21,500 toward their continuing education.
"Greylock congratulates all of the students who applied, and we also recognize the many teachers and guidance counselors who encouraged them to participate in the Greylock scholarship process," said JamieEllen Moncecchi, Greylock's Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer. "Last, but not least, we extend a special congratulations to all our employees with graduating seniors in their lives. We wish you all the best."
In Berkshire County, schools included BArT Charter Public School; Drury High School; Hoosac Valley High School; Lee High School; Lenox Memorial High School; McCann Technical High School; Monument Mountain High School; Mount Greylock Regional School; Pittsfield High School; Taconic High School; Wahconah Regional High School. In Columbia County, schools included Hudson High School and Ichabod Crane High School.
Community Enrichment Scholarship recipients include:
Meghan Schrade, BArT
Tatum Ciempa, Drury
Michelle Wood, Drury
David Scholz, Hoosac Valley
Abigail Scialabba, Hoosac Valley
Kira Johnson, Lee
Cooper Maloney, Lee
Hannah Alsdorf, Lenox
Ian Bridges, Lenox
Amy Harrington, McCann
Joseph Roy, McCann
Rosaline Dohoney, Monument Mountain
Bryana Francisco, Monument Mountain
Catherine Moriarty, Mount Greylock
Jamie Sweren, Mount Greylock
Janessa Jamross, Pittsfield
Abigail Malumphy, Pittsfield
Guage Statley, Taconic
Nevaeh Williams, Taconic
Alexandra Bills, Wahconah
Aidan Garcia, Wahconah
Gavin Barnes, Trade School
Dylan Stetz, Trade School
Fathima Chowdhury, Hudson
Carien Zietsman, Ichabod Crane
This year's Scholastic Achievement Award recipients include:
Grace Ungewitter, Pittsfield
Shaun Astorino, McCann
Cassidy Whitley, BArT
Anna Potochevska, Taconic
Jack Martin, Hoosac Valley
Ava Telladira, Pittsfield
Gianna Fosty, BArT
Courtney Kanelos, McCann
Arianna Barbieri, Pittsfield
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