Applications open for Centra Foundation scholarships

Centra Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 Loretta M. Burd Scholarship Program. The program awards 34 $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and adult students.

One high school scholarship will be awarded from each of the Centra branches. Centra Foundation will also be awarding six scholarships for adult or nontraditional students who are returning to school to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree or certification. A select number of scholarships will be awarded to those looking to pursue a skilled trade or technical profession.

The scholarship program is named in honor of Burd, who retired from Centra Credit Union after 47 years of service.

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.

Applications will be accepted through March 8th. You can find a link to apply here: https://www.centra.org/centrafoundation/scholarships/.