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Joseph W. Gentry Educational Scholarship

The submission period for 2024 has ended as of April 30th. Please check back next year to apply! Current applications are still being reviewed.

History

In 1967, several ODOT employees came together and formed a credit union based on the cooperative philosophy of people helping people. One of these employees was Joseph W. Gentry, who served on the board of directors until he was appointed Director Emeritus. As Director Emeritus, Gentry represented the values and traditions upon which this credit union was built. He had two passions: the credit union and education. It is our privilege to carry on his legacy!

Scholarship Details

In honor of Joseph W. Gentry, we are awarding two scholarships of $2,000 each to help cover the costs of post-secondary education. Applicants must be a Bridge Credit Union member, Struthers CU member, Yellow Springs CU member, or have a parent/guardian who is a member. Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or certificate program, you can apply!  Each year, candidates with the proper qualifications are required to answer one credit union-related question (please see below).

This Year’s Theme:

“What does your credit union do that demonstrates Financial Inclusion for all?”

Eligibility Requirements:

To receive the scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Applicants must be a Bridge Credit Union member, Struthers CU member, Yellow Springs CU member, or have a parent/guardian who is a member. The member must be in good standing (no charged-off loans, or other account hardships caused to the credit union).
  2. Applicants must not be an immediate family member of any board members, or employees of the credit union.
  3. Must be accepted to attend an accredited college or university, trade association, or other continuing education program.  Verification of acceptance or enrollment will need to be submitted upon request, prior to distribution of funds.

Evaluation Criteria:

In addition to answering the theme question, submissions will be evaluated based on the following information included in their response: school activities or employment history, discussion of overall career and life goals, financial plan for education, spelling and grammar. Please remember to provide your full name and contact information.

Submission Deadline

The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2024.  Winners will be notified sometime in May. You may send a written or video submission by email to Scholarship@bridgecu.org.