Record scholarship awards unlock the potential of student members to build bright futures
Virginia Beach, VA (June 30, 2025) – Chartway is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Directors’ Memorial Scholarship. This year, 12 student members have each been awarded $4,000—$1,000 more than last year—for a total of $48,000 in financial aid for 2025, marking the largest amount awarded in program history. Since its inception in 1989, the credit union’s Directors’ Memorial Scholarship program has awarded more than $628,000 to high school seniors, college students, and graduate student members seeking financial support to pursue higher education. This year’s recipients were selected based on need, grades, involvement, and two essays:
- Maria Ashimi, (VA) – Old Dominion University, Nursing
- Janaya Belcher, (VA) – Norfolk State University, Master of Public Health
- Karmandi Burdk, (GA) – Georgia Highlands College, B.S. Dental Hygiene
- Robert Cason, (VA) – George Mason University, Accounting
- Rachelle Chappell, (VA) – Norfolk State University, Exercise Science
- Hannah Dyal, (UT) – Bingham High School, Biomedical Engineering
- Genesis Facey, (VA) – Norfolk State University, Informative Technology
- Zachary Gatchalian, (VA) – Oscar F. Smith High School, Electrical Engineering
- Naomi Lopez, (UT) – Ensign Peak Academy, Finance
- Jennifer Ortiz, (UT) – East High School, Nursing
- Paige Stoddard, (UT) – Crimson Cliffs High School, Nursing
- Myah Yancey, (VA) – Old Dominion University, Dance Education
"Chartway is committed to unlocking the potential of our student members so they can build bright, successful futures,” said Brian Schools, president & CEO of Chartway Credit Union. “This year’s scholarship recipients are future nurses, engineers, public health leaders, and more. We’re proud to support them as they pursue their passions and prepare to make a meaningful impact in their communities.”
Chartway also awards $25,000 annually to Old Dominion University’s Athletic Scholarship fund, provides $10,000 in ESL (English as a Second Language) scholarships to students at Salt Lake Community College, manages a top-rated paid summer internship program, provides free financial wellness programs to members, and offers multiple products and services specifically for student members.
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About Chartway
Since 1959, Chartway has been unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive. Member-owned and values-driven, our $3 billion credit union proudly serves more than 260,000 members with branches in Utah, Texas, and Virginia. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, included on American Banker’s Top Credit Union to Work For list, and received numerous other top workplace and best credit union accolades. Reflecting a bright way forward, our charitable arm – the Chartway Promise Foundation – has granted $16 million to provide medically fragile children and their families memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles. For information on our vibrant organization, please visit www.Chartway.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.