Members Choice Names Twenty-Two 2021 Scholarship Winners
Members Choice Credit Union recently awarded twenty-two scholarships to help student member-owners meet higher education goals.
Members Choice began establishing scholarship funds about two decades ago to benefit member-owners attaining a post-secondary education. Members Choice received more than 60 applications for this year's awards. Members Choice Scholarship Program has awarded $145,000 to date. The 2021 Scholarship Program will award an additional $22,000, bringing our total to $167,000 awarded to local students.
Inspired by the Board of Directors, the scholarship encourages graduating high school students to pursue their post-secondary education. The Members Choice Scholarship Program helps offset rising tuition costs for students and their families. "We are committed to advancing the economic strength of local counties," said Cheryl Deborde, Members Choice Credit Union President and CEO.
"These scholarships help local students gain the knowledge and skills needed to fill local jobs and become contributing members of their communities. This next generation of young professionals will play a significant role in the continued growth of our local and state economies. We want to help in giving them all the opportunities available to advance their education and enhance their careers."
"This year's applicants showed an impressive caliber of accomplishment, which makes selecting winners that much tougher. The level of leadership and enthusiasm was enormous," said Don Neikirk, Scholarship Committee Chairperson. "We congratulate Members Choice 2021 scholarship winners for continued excellence in their schools and communities."
Members Choice 2021 Scholarship Winners - $1,000 each
Members Choice Scholarships are awarded annually by Members Choice Credit Union to member-owners who are graduating high school and plan to attend an accredited college, community college, or university. This year's recipients are:
Alexis Marcum, the daughter of Joe & Angela Marcum of Ashland, KY. Marcum graduated from Boyd County High School and will be attending Eastern Kentucky University with plans to major in Nursing.
Bailee Smith, the daughter of Cheryl & Kevin Smith of Worthington, KY. Smith graduated from Russell High School and will be attending University of Kentucky with plans to major in Biology.
Benjamin Acuff, the son of Aaron & Stacy Acuff of Ashland, KY. Acuff graduated from Paul Blazer High School and will be attending Northern Kentucky University with plans to major in Computer Science.
Carolyn Whitt, the daughter of Susan & Kevin Whitt of Ashland, KY. Whitt graduated from Russell High School and will be attending Kentucky Christian University with plans to major in Nursing.
Nathan Sean Conley, the son of Darrell & Carlynna Conley of Flatwoods, KY. Conley graduated from Russell High School and will be attending Georgetown College with plans to major in Business.
Eliza Crawford, the daughter of Russell & Moriah Crawford of Ashland, KY. Crawford graduated from Rose Hill High school and will be attending Asbury University with plans to major in Biology.
Elijah Pridemore, The son of Aaron and Lisa Pridemore of Ashland, KY. Pridemore graduated from Russell High School and will be attending The University of Kentucky with plans to major in Engineering.
Grace Stubblefield, The Daughter Melonie and Walter Stubblefield of Ashland, KY. Stubblefield graduated from Boyd County High school while attending the Craft Academy for Excellence & Mathematics at Morehead University. She will continue to attend Morehead University with plans to major in Biomedical science.
Graden McNeil, The son of Brian & Ginger McNeil of Ashland, KY. McNeil graduated from High School and will be attending Morehead University.
Hannah Allen, the daughter of Tanya & Mike Allen of Greenup, KY. Allen graduated from Russell High School and will be attending the University of Kentucky with plans to major in Biology.
Jackson Rowe, the son of James & Jennifer Rowe of Ironton, OH. Rowe graduated from St Joseph’s Central High School and will be attending Marshall University with plans to major in Pre-Med.
Max Weber, The son of Nick & MaryBeth Weber of Ironton, OH. Weber graduated from St Joseph's Central High School and will be attending Marshall University.
Olivia Parsons, the daughter of Trey & Lora Parsons of Ashland, KY. Parsons graduated from Boyd County High School and will be attending Asbury University with plans to major in Spanish Education.
Members Choice Employee 2021 Scholarship Winner - $1,000
The Members Choice Employee Scholarship is awarded annually to family members of a Members Choice employee, retired employee, or volunteer.
Alex Boggs, the Grandson of retiree Betty Boggs of Ashland, KY. Boggs graduated from Russell High School and will be attending Eastern Kentucky University with plans to major in Occupational Security.
Kaylee Darnell, the Granddaughter of Volunteer Director Gary Darnell of Ironton, OH. Darnell graduated from Wheelersburg High School and will be attending the University of Rio Grande with plans to major in Radiation Technology.
Olivia Arthur, the Granddaughter of previous Volunteer Director Gary Arthur of Ashland, KY. Arthur graduated from Paul Blazer High School and will be attending Eastern Kentucky University with plans to major in Nursing.
Rachel Pierce, the daughter of Barbera Pierce, MSR, of Raceland, KY Pierce graduated from Raceland-Worthington High School and will be attending the University of Louisville with plans to major in Vocal Performance.
Dalton Gray, the Grandson of previous Volunteer Director Jennifer Gray of Lexington, KY. Gray graduated from Paul Blazer High School and will be attending East Tennessee State with plans to major in Microbiology.
Evan Waggener, the Grandson of Volunteer Director Ken Smith of Ashland, KY. Waggener graduated from Martha Layne Collins High School and will be attending Campbellsville University with plans to major in Marketing.
Isabelle McCloud, the Granddaughter of retiree Mary Carpenter of Worthington, KY. McCloud graduated from Craft Academy High School and will be attending the University of Kentucky with plans to major in Marketing.
Rockney T White, the Grandson of the late board chair Rusty White of Ironton, OH. White graduated from Ironton High School and will be attending Ohio University.
Sydney Heineman, The Daughter of Volunteer Director Rod Hieneman of Flatwoods, KY. Sydney graduated from Russell High School and will be attending the University of Kentucky with plans to major in Neuroscience.
Members Choice offers congratulations to each of our 2021 scholarship winners.
