2026 COPFCU Scholarship Recipients

COPFCU is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarship awards. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, and a commitment to their communities. We’re proud to support their educational journeys and invest in their bright futures.

Irvin Specht Memorial Scholarship – $4,000

Recipient: Brody Skipton
Attending: Miami University of Oxford, OH
Studying: Real Estate (Farmer School of Business)

Emily Argo Memorial Scholarship – $4,000

Recipient: Katelyn Mrusek, English Teacher at Northwest High School
Attending: Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College
Studying: Master’s in Language Arts

Bright Futures Scholarship – $4,000

Recipient: Elena Gehner, William Henry Harrison High School
Attending: The Ohio State University
Studying: Finance

1st Runner Up Scholarship – $2,000

Recipient: Eryne Schneider
Attending: The Ohio State University
Studying: Philosophy, Politics & Economics, with a second major in Spanish and a minor in Public Policy

2nd Runner Up Scholarship – $1,500

Recipient: Franklin Willis
Attending: Miami University of Oxford, OH
Studying: English (Creative Writing)