Press Release

PSECU Awards $48,000 in Scholarships to High School Seniors for the 29th Consecutive Year



(June 17, 2025) – PSECU, a leader in digital banking across Pennsylvania, today announced its 29th annual scholarship program winners. This year, the program is awarding six scholarships – valued up to $8,000 each for a total of

$48,000 – to graduating high school seniors in the states of Pennsylvania, and Virginia to reduce the financial burden of pursuing postsecondary education. Winners are selected based on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and critical thinking and writing skills.

“Education has long been a cornerstone of PSECU’s community support, and this scholarship program reflects our lasting commitment to helping students build brighter futures,” said Karen Rousche, Community Engagement Program Manager at PSECU. “Since 1997, we’ve awarded more than $1.2 million to exceptional students, and we’re

proud to continue that legacy by supporting this year’s recipients as they take their next steps.”

From the more than 500 pplications PSECU received this year, the following winners were selected:

PSECU Scholarships:

  • Braeden Quinn, Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills, PA
    • Attending Drexel University
  • Caleb Bower, Manheim Central High School, Manheim, PA
    • Attending University of Pittsburgh
  • Keira Lozada, Catholic High School, Virginia Beach, VA
    • Georgetown University

PSECU Frank J. Breiner Memorial Scholarship:

  • Isabella Feather, Susquehanna Township High School, Harrisburg, PA
    • Attending University of Pittsburgh

PSECU Michael A. Gottshall Memorial Scholarship:

  • Christian Smacher, Northern High School, Dillsburg PA
    • Attending University of Delaware

PSECU John J. Marisic Memorial Scholarship:

  • Sophia Nightingale, Penn Manor High School, Millersville, PA
    • Attending Carnegie Mellon University

If scholarship requirements are met, including maintaining a minimum GPA, the winners will receive a $2,000 scholarship every year over the next four years for a total scholarship value of $8,000 per student.

“Every year, we’re inspired by the talent and potential of the students who apply to our scholarship program,” said Rousche. “This program is more than financial support; it’s an investment in future leaders who will shape their communities and industries. We’re honored to be part of their journey.”

About PSECU

Opened in 1934, PSECU was founded by 22 ordinary people who pooled $90 and made an extraordinary commitment to each other: To create a financial institution where collective resources benefit all members. Today, PSECU continues that legacy as

Pennsylvania’s digital-first credit union, with over $9 billion in assets, an economic impact of over $790 million, more than 565,000 members, and a convenient anytime, anywhere banking model. For more information about PSECU, visit psecu.com. PSECU has been recognized as an Editor’s Best Credit Union in PA by CardRates.com, a Best Bank by Money.com, one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions by Newsweek, and a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher. View its Year In Review to learn how PSECU contributes to the greater good.

 

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Riley Mahoney