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Presenting the 2022 SELCO Scholarship Recipients

SELCO Steps Up Student & Educator Support

Over 30 years and counting for SELCO's Scholarship Program.

To commemorate the 32nd anniversary of SELCO’s Scholarship program, we’re thrilled to continue giving out our Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship that debuted last year and are excited to announce our 2022 SELCO Scholarship recipients.

2022 Metzler recipient

Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship

This year’s Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship recipient is Aaron Pina (pictured left) from Marist High School in Eugene, Oregon. While at Marist, Pina showed a commitment to his education while staying involved in extracurricular activities. He was a member of the cross-country team throughout his high school career.

Aaron plans to attend Oregon State University to study Computer Science, with the hope of becoming a software engineer.

2022 SELCO Scholarship Recipients 

“We’re honored to help give these students a well-deserved head start toward their college and career goals,” said Craig Carpenter, SELCO’s Senior Vice President of Lending & Business Banking. “If the quantity and quality of this year’s applications are any indication, Oregon’s high school seniors are as motivated and prepared as ever to do some truly incredible things.” 

We want to recognize and celebrate the 2022 SELCO Scholarship recipients. See the full list below:

Why this matters

SELCO’s scholarship program reflects our mission to remove financial obstacles for students and encourage educational dreams. We believe when students receive support, they’re empowered to focus on building a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022

Thank you to each of our scholarship recipients for being so dedicated and ambitious in your academic studies. We’re honored to be a part of your educational journey and are excited to see where your education takes you next.

Published May 9, 2022

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