Elton "Miller" Peterman Scholarship 2026
Description
Belco is proud to recognize the achievements of deserving students and support their continued education and training. Our annual scholarship program is an important part of Belco’s commitment to giving back to the communities we serve.
Our role as a community leader is possible, in part, because of Elton “Miller” Peterman, a true visionary we are fortunate to remember as one of our founding fathers. He and several other employees of the former Bell Telephone Company pooled their funds to establish Harrisburg Belco Federal Credit Union in 1939.
Belco will award five—$1,000 scholarships: three to graduating high school seniors and two are awarded to members who are continuing their education.
Be sure to have the following key pieces of information to complete the Belco 2026 scholarship application:
Completed Application Form
Essay Response
Question: "In today’s economy, young people are facing rising inflation, and student loan debt. Reflect on how these economic challenges have affected you or your family personally. How have these experiences shaped your financial decisions, goals, or outlook on the future? How can Belco support young people in overcoming these challenges?"
Use personal stories, observations, or experiences to illustrate how these challenges have influenced your education, employment, spending habits, or plans for financial independence.
Proof of College Admittance
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Activities
Employment References
Transcript(s)
Selection Process
Belco requires the following:
- Applicants must be a member of Belco and in good standing
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, college or trade students
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
