Each year, Park View Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to support members who are taking the next step in their education. The annual scholarship program assists both graduating high school seniors and working adults who are pursuing college degrees, career training, or certification programs.
This year's applicants were asked to reflect on the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People" by sharing a time they made a meaningful difference for someone else or their community and how that experience shaped their future goals. The responses were thoughtful and inspiring, serving as a reminder that even small acts of kindness and service can have a lasting impact. We're pleased to recognize this year's scholarship recipients.
Meet the 2026 Park View Scholarship Winners
ADULT SCHOLARSHIP recipient
Caitlin Holsapple
Caitlin is pursing a degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Caitlin shared in her essay, "My goal is to be a pediatric speech therapist after I graduate, so hopefully I can make a difference in the quality of life for other kids..."
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP recipient
Ghaliya Al Sadun
Ghaliya is graduating from Harrisonburg High School and plans to major in Neuroscience or Biomedical Engineering.
In her essay Ghaliya expressed, "I realized that "people helping people" is not just about individual acts, but about communities working together to support one another."
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP recipient
Andrew Berkey
Andrew is graduating from Broadway High School and plans to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
In reflecting on his experience, Andrew wrote, "Solving a problem as large as world hunger does not happen all at once; it begins by helping the one community, the one family, or the one person whose life you have the power to improve."
About Park View Scholarships
Each year, Park View Federal Credit Union awards three $500 scholarships to eligible members: two to graduating high school seniors planning to attend an accredited college, university, trade school, or vocational program, and one to a full-time working professional enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or certification program.
Applicants must be Park View members and submit a written essay judged on content, clarity, and creativity. Applications open annually on February 1, with recipients notified in April.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process, visit pvfcu.org/scholarship.
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