2025 Scholarship Winners Announced
Affording a college degree can be a challenge. This month, though, Adirondack Regional FCU helped 10 deserving high school seniors get a step closer to campus.
We awarded $6,000 in scholarships to students in Northern New York. Two students, Brooke Barr of Ogdensburg Free Academy and Campbell Casagrain of Tupper Lake High School, received $1,000 each. Barr plans to attend Daemen University, while Casagrain plans to attend SUNY Canton.
Eight other students earned scholarships of $500 each. They are:
- Kaylee Burnett of Tupper Lake H.S., attending SUNY Potsdam
- Cecilia Didyoung (Moriah Junior/Senior H.S.), WyoTech
- Emilee Geiger (Plattsburgh H.S.), Saint Michael’s College
- Sophie Kabeli (Seton Catholic), Northeastern University
- Jack LaQuay (Tupper Lake H.S.), SUNY Oswego
- Maeve Putman (Ogdensburg Free Academy), Rochester Institute of Technology
- Parker Scanio (Lake Placid H.S.), The Catholic University of America
- Kylee Surprenant (Northeastern Clinton C.S.), Ithaca College
Each year, we award Donald DeVirgeles Memorial Scholarships to students in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. The scholarships are named for a former president of the credit union, and are given based on academic achievement, financial need and community service. This year, we received applications from over 100 students in over 25 different school districts.
College Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, Adirondack Regional FCU awards Donald DeVirgeles Memorial Scholarships to students in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties. The scholarships are named for a former president of the credit union, and are given based on academic achievement, financial need and community service.
Awards Available for 2026
Two (2) $ 1,000 Scholarships
Eight (8) $ 500.00 Scholarships
Eligibility and Requirements
- The applicant does NOT have to be a member of Adirondack Regional FCU to apply.
- Must be a high school senior accepted to an accredited College/University/Trade School.
- Must have a GPA of at least 2.7
Application Materials
- Most recent high school transcript.
- Financial aid package from the institution you've been accepted to.
- Essay responding to the following:
- Tell us about yourself, what makes you passionate about the field you've chosen to study, and how this scholarship can help you succeed.
- Describe your academic achievements, community involvement, and volunteer activities.
Two Ways to Apply
Option 1:
Email application requirements to tawnya@adkcreditunion.com
Option 2:
Mail application requirements to:
Adirondack Regional FCU
Attn: Scholarship Committee
280 Park St.
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
All application materials must be submitted in the initial application to be considered for grant eligibility. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Erica Bates, Madrid-Waddington Central School ($1,000)
- Luke Dalton, Chateaugay Central School, ($1,000)
- Isabelle Barriere, Northeastern Clinton Central School ($500)
- Hanna Bechard, Northeastern Clinton Central School ($500)
- Grant Bencze, Tupper Lake High School ($500)
- Emma Hubbard, Potsdam High School ($500)
- Brielle Laundree, AuSable Valley High School ($500)
- Danielle McCaffrey, Brushton-Moira Central School ($500)
- Eleanor Pyne, Peru Central School ($500)
- Grace St. Mary, Franklin Academy High School ($500)
- Jamin Whitmore, Tupper Lake High School ($1,000)
- Isabelle Wylie, Plattsburgh High School ($1,000)
- Ethan Barnes, Saranac High School ($500)
- Marley Fay, AuSable Valley Central School ($500)
- Rachel Letourneau, Northeastern Clinton Central School ($500)
- Luke Miller, Salmon River High School ($500)
- Meika Nadeau, Tupper Lake High School ($500)
- Samuel Sieminski, Canton Central School ($500)
- Grace Southwick, Clifton-Fine Central School District ($500)
- Sarah Tansey, Keene Central School ($500)
- Jenna Stanley, Ausable Valley High School ($1,000)
- Elisabeth Prairie, Northeastern Clinton Central School ($1,000)
- Madalyn Fuller, Plattsburgh High School ($500)
- Sophia Brown, Massena Central High School ($500)
- Eli Douglas, AuSable Valley High School ($500)
- Benjamin Welch, Beekmantown High School ($500)
- Rhett Ashley, Norwood-Norfolk Central School ($500)
- Dawson Miletich, Franklin Academy High School ($500)
- Rhyann King, Plattsburgh High School ($500)
- Molly Lynch, Saranac High School ($500)
- Madeline Brown, Massena Central High School
- Jay Christopher-Gagnon, Tupper Lake High School
- Emma Crowningshield, Ausable Valley High School
- Haley Dennis, Tupper Lake High School
- Lauren Duchscherer, Massena Central High School
- Jamie Everritt, Saranac Lake High School
- Angelena Fay, Saranac High School
- Bryn Reynolds, Peru Central High School
- Samantha Rose Higgins, Tupper Lake High School
- David Scovil II, Norwood-Norfolk Central High School
Youth Savings Accounts
A youth savings account can help teach the importance of saving money earned from chores, babysitting, or even mowing the lawn at an early age. Why wait until you’re older when you can start saving today for that first car, college, or the latest video game. It’s all about taking the right steps to achieve financial maturity.
Charitable Giving
At Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union, we are committed to helping our communities thrive. We strive to give back as much as possible! That is why each year we select several non-profits and charitable organizations right here in the North Country that align with our community values and interests.