BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Metropolitan FCU has named the winners of its annual Inspiring Unity Scholarships, which were created to honor of three BMFCU members who lost their lives in the 2022 Buffalo Mass shooting.
The credit union said the scholarships support young leaders who share CU’s values of diversity and inclusion.
The Inspiring Unity Scholarship recipients are Ilias Day, Kerron Miller, and Alicia Reed, “three outstanding students who have demonstrated their commitment to fostering positive change and unity in their community and beyond.”ch
Eawill each receive a $1,000.00 scholarship to help them pursue their post-secondary education goals.
“These three students embody the spirit and vision of our Inspiring Unity Scholarship,” CEO Jeanne Stadler said in a statement. “They have shown remarkable achievements, leadership, and dedication to making a difference in the world. We are honored to support their dreams and aspirations, and we look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future.”
The Inspiring Unity Scholarship was established in 2023 by BMFCU to honor the lives and legacies of Katherine Massey, Ruth Whitfield, and Aaron Salter, who were tragically killed in the 2022 Buffalo mass shooting.
“They were advocates of unity and diversity in Buffalo, and they cared deeply about the education and empowerment of our community’s youth,” the credit union said.
BMFCU said it will continue to offer the Inspiring Unity Scholarship annually to honor the memory of Katherine, Ruth, and Aaron, and to support the next generation of Buffalo leaders.