23 Area Students Receive Scholarships

June 10, 2023

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Area Students Receive Scholarships

Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU) awarded 23 scholarships to area high school and college students for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Recipients were celebrated during a reception on May 26 at the Morris Inn on the University of Notre Dame campus.

Graduating High School Recipients: 

  • Jeremiah Allard, will attend Trine University, majoring in Criminal Justice

  • Madelinn Alwine, will attend Purdue University, majoring in Architectural Engineering

  • Larissa Evans, will attend Purdue University, majoring in Environmental Engineering

  • Alexis Kloska, will attend Benedictine College, majoring in Theology

  • Marie Liu, will attend Purdue University, majoring in Nursing

  • Brenda Lopez, will attend Ball State University, majoring in Psychology

  • Reagan Morris, will attend Grace College, majoring in Sonography

  • Linda Ontiveros, will attend Purdue University, major is undecided

  • Olivia Plemons, will attend Indiana University-Bloomington, majoring in Nursing

  • Derick Shi, will attend the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Computer Science

  • Emma Sidorowicz, will attend Purdue University, majoring in Kinesiology

  • Nyah Smith, will attend Wheeling University, majoring in Anesthesiology

  • Jacob Stanton, will attend Purdue University-Fort Wayne, majoring in Electrical Engineering

Current College Student Recipients:

  • Corinne Alonzo, attends the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Biomedical Engineering

  • Brooke Borton, attends the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior

  • Dorothy Crumlish, attends the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Mechanical Engineering

  • Mary Clare Elliot, attends the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Psychology

  • Nathaly Gonzalez, attends St. Mary’s College, majoring in Nursing

  • Allison Gordon, attends Indiana University-South Bend, majoring in Epidemiology

  • Jonathan Liu, attends Columbia University, majoring in Computer Science

  • Regina Murphy, attends the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Communications and Ballet

  • My Pham, attends Indiana University-South Bend, majoring in Accounting

  • Samuel Villagra-Stanton, attends DePaul University, majoring in Film and Television Production

Reba Hayes, Committee Chair and Executive Administrative Assistant to the CEO, stated, “There is never a shortage of applicants with exceptional resumés, and the committee had an especially difficult time selecting the scholarship recipients this year. It truly touches my heart that our organization can play a role in furthering these students’ educational dreams.”

The scholarship committee, comprised of Notre Dame FCU partners (employees) and members of its Board of Directors, chose these students based on their academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, academic activities, and leadership.

Notre Dame FCU’s President and CEO, Tom Gryp, added, “As an institution committed to empowering families with financial resources and education, our scholarship program helps energize these qualified students with the tools to achieve academic excellence. The Notre Dame FCU scholarship program has awarded approximately 200 scholarships since its inception, with this year’s recipients inspiring us through their resilience, ambition, and commitment to making a positive impact.”

About Notre Dame FCU
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. With assets exceeding $1 billion and more than 60,000 members worldwide, Notre Dame FCU's dedicated partners (employees), coupled with a wide array of financial services, provide members a personalized experience through the credit union's eleven convenient branch locations, its virtual branch (Shamrock Center), and through its robust online banking platform and mobile apps. Founded in 1941, Notre Dame FCU has grown from its origins in the Administration Building at the University of Notre Dame, and today serves over 900 affiliated groups. Notre Dame FCU is independent of the University. Visit us at www.NotreDameFCU.com. Insured by NCUA.

Quantifying the Good
$34K+ Scholarship Totals
$237K+ Total All Time Reported Impact