The Centra Foundation places a high value on education and the importance of individuals pursuing higher education opportunities.

That’s why it offers scholarships for graduating high school seniors and adult students over the age of 22 who plan to attend a two- or four- year college, university or technical/trade school during the 2023 academic year.

Applications for the Loretta M. Burd Adult Scholarship Program will be accepted through Feb. 28. They are available online at centra.org/centra-foundation/scholarships.

The program is named in honor of Burd, who retired in 2012 after 47 years of service with Centra, including 25 years as CEO.

The foundation and Centra Credit Union will be offering one $2,500 high school scholarship per Centra location (26 total) and four $2,500 adult scholarships. Applications will be evaluated on academic achievements, school and community involvement and a written essay related to financial literacy.

For information, contact Jenni Carr, director of community involvement, at 812-314-0220 or [email protected].