Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a top priority since its founding in 1948. To honor students with high achievements, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program. These one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually to children of Fifth Third employees for educational purposes at college or university. This year's scholarships total $62,500. Nearly 500 students have been recognized since 2005.

Chosen and administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corp., the Fifth Third Scholarship Program recognizes the academic achievements of the following students, listed with their employee parent or parents and their work location:

• Emily Balent, Child of Maureen Balent, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Addison J. Wagner*, Child of Dana Berning, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Kolin L. Cafferky, Child of Traci Cafferky, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Dominic Capretti, Child of Donna Capretti, Crown Point, Indiana
• Brandon Fu*, Child of Heather Chu, Weston, Massachusetts
• Brennan Connor, Child of Trista Connor, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Alyssa L. Davis, Child of April Davis, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Parthav Gavini, Child of Raghuram Gavini and Swapna Peram, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Andrew T. Gillespie, Child of Benjamin Gillespie, Madisonville, Ohio
• Dominic M. Giordano, Child of Michelle Giordano, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Michael Granger*, Child of Lidia Granger, South Elgin, Illinois
• Aishani Kamath, Child of Sarojini Hejamady and Dinesh Kamath, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Avaneesh Konda*, Child of Anand Kumar Konda, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Madeline Leete, Child of Ashley Leete, Tyler, Texas
• Julia E. McTaggart, Child of Allison McTaggart, Hart, Michigan
• Jenna O'Driscoll*, Child of Eric O'Driscoll, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Ethan J. Park*, Child of Sung Park, Lincolnwood, Illinois
• Rudraa Patel, Child of Vidhi Patel and Niral Patel, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Hadley P. Robinson, Child of Brian Robinson, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Tanya Zhang*, Child of Rui Shen, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Quinn A. Smith*, Child of Rodney Smith, Greenwood, Indiana
• Suzanne I. Summers, Child of Lori Summers, Evergreen Park, Illinois
• Aliya Harris, Child of Damien Todd, Nashville, Tennessee
• Nubia Xochitl Zapata, Child of Ruben Zapata, Cicero, Illinois

‘’Here at the Fifth Third Foundation, we recognize access to higher education is essential for the growth of the next generation,’’ said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer at Fifth Third Bank, ‘’We are committed to supporting our employees and their families by helping their children pursue both personal and professional development.’’

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. is an independent nonprofit organization. The National Merit Scholarship Program was designed to identify and honor exceptionally able high school students, and to provide a system of services for corporations, foundations and other organizations that wish to sponsor college undergraduate scholarships to students who interest them. All aspects of the selection of winners and the administration of their awards are handled by the NMSC.

*National Merit Scholarship finalist

About the Fifth Third Foundation

Established in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation was one of the first charitable foundations created by a financial institution. The Fifth Third Foundation supports worthy causes in the areas of health and human services, education, community development and the arts in the states where Fifth Third Bank operates.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

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