Beaver Valley Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarships

2026 Beaver Valley Chapter of Credit Unions Winners

Armco Credit Union would like to congratulate Brook Ellis for receiving a $500 scholarship from the Beaver Valley Chapter of Credit Unions!

Brook is one of five recipients to receive a scholarship from the Beaver Valley Chapter of Credit Unions. As a member of Armco Credit Union, she was eligible to apply for the scholarship. Brook will graduate from Butler Area Senior High School this year.

Alyssa Cornell

Brook Ellis

Brook Ellis is a graduate of Butler Area High School and will attend Penn State to major in political science. In high school, she was elected Class of 2026 President and served as Vice President of the National Honor Society. Brook works as an intern at Outside Virtual Counsel and also holds a part-time position at Walmart. Brook intends to attend law school and pursue a career as an attorney. She hopes to use her law profession to give back to the community.

The other 2026 scholarship recipients are:

  • $1,500   Elise Gerrich – Freedom United
  • $1,000   Marino Cercone – RS Bellco
  • $500      Lillie Wyse – RS Bellco
  • $500      Brook Ellis – Armco CU
  • $500    Kylie Zito West-Aircomm

The other 2026 scholarship recipients are:

  • $1,500 – Elise Gerrich
    Freedom United
  • $1,000 – Marino Cercone
    RS Bellco
  • $500 – Lillie Wys
    RS Bellco
  • $500 – Brook Elli
    Armco CU
  • $500 – Kylie Zito
    West-Aircomm

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