SPRINGFIELD, Vt.–One Credit Union has announced the winners of its 2021 Scholarship Awards.
To qualify applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, demonstrate financial need, and be eligible for membership at One Credit Union, as well as submit a 300-word essay explaining their experience with teamwork and community building. Each of the winners received $1,000.
“Each year I continue to be impressed by the level of community commitment and teamwork these kids demonstrate,” said CEO Brett Smith. “At One CU, we are proud to invest in these kids. We wish them the best in their collegiate experiences. The dividends will return to all of us.”
The winners include:
Tegan LaPan
Tegan graduated from U-32 in Montpelier and plans to attend Northern Vermont University in the fall. She has championed racial equity and mental illness awareness efforts in her school.
Alexandra Hutchins
Alexandra served as editor-in-chief of the Green Mountain Union High School yearbook, an experience that underscored the importance of teamwork. She plans to attend Castleton State in the fall.
Bodey Towle
Despite being a seasoned athlete, Bodey branched into theatre at Colchester High School, a change which shaped his views on teamwork and community building. Bodey will be studying at Gordon College in the fall.
Matthew Jachim-Gallagher
While attending Newport (NH) High School, Matthew got involved with North Country Community Theater (NCCT), where he was elected Treasurer of the Advisory Board, experiencing and contributing through many roles within his community. This fall Matt will be attending Dartmouth.
Victoria Otis
Sports and community service have helped Victoria understand how communities thrive. Whether on town clean up days, helping at the Humane Society or working at a daycare, her commitment shines through. She plans to attend University of Southern Maine in the fall.
Reagan Kayhart
Reagan will be leaving Vergennes Union HS for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the fall. Her respect for teamwork comes from collaborating on projects and experiencing the benefit of multiple perspectives on the overall quality of the output.