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Peoria student receives scholarship
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Peoria student Adriana Gameros has received a $2,500 community service scholarship from Desert Financial Foundation.
Gameros graduated from Great Hearths Glendale Preparatory Academy this year.
Desert Financial Foundation awarded more than $140,000 in college scholarships plus backpacks filled with school supplies like iPads and AirPods to 55 Arizona high school seniors and adult learners.
In addition to the scholarships that ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, each recipient received a backpack of gifts from the credit union to prepare them for their higher education experience. Each backpack included an iPad, an iPad case, AirPods and additional school supplies.
Twenty-five high school seniors were awarded a total of $77,500 in Community Service Scholarships. More than 153 students applied for the scholarships, which ranged in value from $2,500 to $10,000 each.
Requirements for the scholarship included:
• Completion of at least 50 hours of community service during 2021
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0
• A plan to attend an in-state college or university in Arizona in the Fall of 2022
• Demonstrated financial need
• Be a Desert Financial Credit Union member or be related to a Desert Financial member.