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Congratulations Hannah Smith, Brian Secor, and Grace Maynard for winning GPO’s Fall 2024 Scholarship! This is well deserved recognition of each students’ accomplishments and achievements.

GPO Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the 2024 scholarship winners for college-bound students! In partnership with New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), we opened applications for high school seniors attending two- or four-year accredited educational institutions as well as vocational or trade schools in 2024. The program is designed to provide funds that will be used toward tuition, room and board, books, and school supplies.

Just last year, NYCUA awarded $26,250 in college scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,500 to 45 students. At GPO Federal Credit Union we believe in the boundless potential of our young scholars. This scholarship is more than financial support; it's a belief in their dreams and an investment in our community's future.

Students' success in academics, extracurricular activities, honors, community service leadership, and writing were all taken into consideration during the scoring process.

Meet the Winners!

Hannah Smith

Awarded: $1,500.00 Scholarship

Hannah will be attending St. Bonaventure University in the fall and majoring in Secondary Education to pursue a career in teaching.

Her accomplishments and interests include:

• Student council president, honor society vice president, editor and writer of the school newspaper
• She has played on the Whitesboro girls’ soccer team, track and field, and unified basketball.
• She is a community volunteer for Whitesboro school, UCP, Livi Strong Foundation, and CNY Quest
• Her awards include TVL first team (2x), Section III Class A First Team, TVL New Player of the Year, and scholar athlete (4x).
• She is also a member of SADD Club, Fitness and Body Positivity, National Honor Society, International Club, Bridge Builders, Literary Magazine, GAA, and Newspaper Club.

Brian Secor

Awarded: $1,000.00 Scholarship

Brian will be attending Clarkson University in the fall and majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

His accomplishments and interests include:

• National Honor Society
• Playing varsity soccer for four years
• Playing varsity golf for six years including making it to the State Championship his junior year
• In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing

Grace Maynard

Awarded: $500.00 Scholarship

Grace will be attending SUNY Polytechnic in the fall and majoring in Nursing to pursue a career in Pediatric Nursing.

Her accomplishments and interests include:

• High honor roll all four years
• National Honor Society
• Member of the Red Cross Club, Bridge Builders, International Club, Mathletics, Outdoor, and Girls Athletic Association
• Varsity volleyball for 3 years (captain this year), varsity track for 2 years, and golf
• Alter server at St. Paul’s Church

All of us at GPO wish you all the best of luck as you all continue your educational journey and pursuing your dreams! Keep shining bright and reaching for the stars.