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John G. Bernheiser Educational Award

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Build a Bright Financial Future with Riverfront

John G. Bernheiser, past manager of Riverfront, was an unfaltering supporter of the credit union movement. His dedication and spirit enriched all of those his life touched. It was in celebration of his work and in tribute to his memory that the Board of Directors of Riverfront Federal Credit Union established the annual John G. Bernheiser Educational Awards.

Every year Riverfront selects five students to each receive a grant of $2000 towards an undergraduate study program at a qualifying institution. A random lottery is used to draw names of the finalists from the pool of applicants who qualify. Recipients are notified and checks disbursed in August. Stay tuned for next year’s application process beginning April 1, 2025.

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Step 1 -TAKE THE ELIGIBILITY QUIZ. You must be able to answer yes to every question.

Are you the primary account holder of a savings account at Riverfront? If not, open a savings account by May 31, 2025 to be eligible. You must be the primary account holder, not the joint account holder.
Do you have at least $5 in your savings account?
Will you be enrolled full time in an undergraduate study program for the 2025 Fall Semester at an institution listed on the Title IV Institution Code List?
Based on your school’s grading system, is your cumulative grade point average at least a 3.0, “B” or 80%?
Do you have a copy of your transcript plus a copy of either your letter of acceptance or fall course schedule to send along with this application? Printouts of your transcript are acceptable to include with your application. However, if you are chosen as a recipient, you’ll need to provide an official transcript to receive the educational award. That’s the one with a raised seal and/or the signature of the registrar.

Step 2 – TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

Education Status
Name of Student*
Address*

Step 3 – TELL US ABOUT THE SCHOOL YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN FALL 2025

School Address*

Step 4 – PROOF OF REGISTRATION

As proof of your attendance in the fall, please email us a copy of your letter of acceptance or your course schedule showing your classes for the fall semester after submitting your application to Nicholas Schmidt, nschmidt@riverfrontfcu.org and note your name and John G Documents in the Subject Line. A copy of your online course schedule is acceptable as long as it indicates Fall 2025.

Step 5 – SIGN AND DATE YOUR APPLICATION

Name of Student*
Parent/Guardian*
Consent*

Step 6 – Applications must be submitted no later than June 30, 2025.

If you have any questions contact Riverfront’s Financial Services Department at 610-374-8351 or 800-451-3477.
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