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Greater Nevada Credit Union Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
It’s graduation season and Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has announced 34 scholarships awarded to students across Nevada. As part of its annual scholarship program, GNCU selected 30 graduating high school seniors and four college students to each receive a $2,000 scholarship to pursue their higher education goals totaling $68,000 awarded this year.
GNCU also expanded its annual scholarship program this year to include those pursuing their undergraduate, technical or trade school education goals.
“I am fortunate that my passions for physics and theater align with my interests and goals,” said Matthew Boga, Wooster High School Graduate who plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno. “While physics will be my career focus, theater provides a balance and a creative outlet. Through my pursuits, I hope to make a positive impact on the world and contribute to solving pressing issues related to sustainable energy. Overall, I am excited for the future and the opportunities that lie ahead in both my career and personal pursuits.”
Since the program’s inception 23 years ago, GNCU has awarded a total of $669,000 in scholarships to 432 recipients. The Scholarship Program is part of the GNCU commitment to support members to Live Greater. All GNCU members and their families were eligible to apply. Scholarship winners were selected based on financial need, academic performance, community involvement and educational/professional goals. The scholarships can be used for tuition, course registration, special classes or laboratory fees, room and board, textbooks or class materials.
“Our organization is committed to serving its members and this scholarship program is such a meaningful way to give back to the community,” said Bill Arensdorf, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Greater Nevada Scholarship Committee. “We are so inspired by the stories applicants shared with us and are honored to help play a part in their higher education journey.”
Below is the list of scholarship recipients for the 2023-24 academic year:
- Leticia Aguilar attending University of Nevada Reno
- Alexander Boga attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Matthew Boga attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Savannah Buhler attending University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Julia Cruz Garcia attending Western Nevada College
- Aaron Dominguez attending Truckee Meadows Community College
- Blanca Duarte attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Ernesto Duenas attending Tooele Technical College
- Ailani Flores attending Utah Tech University
- Isabella Flynn attending University of Nevada Reno
- Syarra Goldstein attending Northeastern University
- Kaylee Gosser attending Edmonds College
- Megan Gower attending Chamberlain University
- Kiana Hillis attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Nyima Sofia Johnson attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Carson Kingston attending Shasta College
- Kyle Lamb attending San Joaquin Delta College
- Omar Lujan attending Truckee Meadows Community College
- Amanda McLaughlin attending University of Nevada, Reno
- McKenzee McLaughlin attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Josie McMahand attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Raudel Munoz attending Tooele Technical College
- Jocelyn Munson attending University of Utah
- Hong Ngoc Nguyen attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Olivia Pretner attending University of Southern California
- Ashley Reger attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Noemi Romero Gomez attending Utah State University
- Stefany Rugama Meza attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Vanessa Salgado Marchan attending Universal Technical Institute
- Callie Sumsion attending University of Nevada, Reno
- Jonah Toral attending Truckee Meadows Community College
- Denise Velasquez attending Western Nevada College
- Isabel Villegas attending Great Basin College
- Maddison Weiss-Frank attending Carrington College
