Peace of Mind: Recieving a CVRF Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS Peace of Mind

Receiving a CVRF Scholarship

Amidst the economic downturn of 2020 and increased anxieties about paying for education, the Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship Fund maintained by CVRF provided residents with needed economic relief. This scholarship program enabled our qualified youth and residents enrolled in a higher education or certificate program to receive funding for tuition, room and board, books, and other required fees.

In total, 99 individuals received either scholarship or training awards, totaling $389,479 in 2020. We encourage all residents currently enrolled in a university, college or vocational program (or those planning to enroll in the near future) to apply for the Louis Bunyan Memorial Scholarship. Note that, for students, the minimum GPA requirement is 2.0. The higher the applicant’s GPA, the greater the chance of qualifying for the maximum available funding — $4,000 per semester. For many recipients, this support came at a time when finances were uncertain.

For 2020 recipient LARISSA STRUNK, the scholarship meant much more than money to help pay for school. “It meant peace,” she said. Peace of mind and knowledge that she would still be able to continue her studies in mathematics despite the pandemic. Larissa is known for her work ethic, determination and passion for learning. These qualities enabled her to apply for and participate in a study abroad program in Germany a few years ago. She was able to finance the trip abroad with wages earned as a CVRF intern the summer before, combined with her other savings. This experience taught her how to manage her finances and plan for the future while still in school.

LARISSA STRUNK

CVRF has had a huge impact on me — personally, professionally and financially. I’m so grateful for the support.

LARISSA STRUNK, SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT