The United Heritage H. Ralph Wilburn Memorial Scholarship Committee presented two $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors earlier this month at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas where the Round Rock Express minor league baseball team plays. The scholarships were awarded to Jennifer Green of Tyler, Texas and Addison McKenna Goncalo of Austin, Texas on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, respectively. Out of all the Central and East Texas high school seniors that applied, Jennifer and Addison were chosen based on how they excel academically and how they exemplify the credit union philosophy of ‘People Helping People’. All applicants were reviewed based on their community & civic service, extracurricular activities, essay, and scholastic performance.
The Scholarship Committee considered a number of applications before selecting Ms. Green and Ms. Goncalo as the 2024 United Heritage H. Ralph Wilburn Memorial Scholarship recipients. “Both Jennifer and Addison are exceptional young people and we are proud to select them as this year’s scholarship winners,” United Heritage Charity Foundation Chairman Chelsea Schrimpf said. “Their talent, dedication, and perserverance are inspiring.”
The mission of the United Heritage H. Ralph Wilburn Memorial Scholarship is to help grow and support service-oriented young people with a strong focus on higher education. The Scholarship Committee has awarded more than $130,000 to scholarship recipients over the 20+ year scholarship history.
UHCF Board Members, UHCU Senior Staff members and 2023 United Heritage H. Ralph Wilburn Memorial Scholarship winner, Jennifer Green.
UHCF and UHCU representatives and 2023 United Heritage H. Ralph Wilburn Memorial Scholarship winner, Addison McKenna Goncalo.