Washington, DC, June 30, 2025–The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (Foundation) announces that 10 outstanding students are recipients of The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Scholarship, a program for students interested in potentially pursuing a career in the $1.34 trillion equipment finance industry. Each student will receive a scholarship of $5,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Scholarship is part of the Foundation’s Campus to Career Academic Outreach Program. Launched in 2020 with three initial scholarship awards, the program has grown steadily and now offers 10 awards annually. The program has awarded scholarships to 36 student recipients to date.
The scholarship recipients are:
- Noah Brown, an economics major at UCLA with plans to graduate in 2027. He is currently a wealth management intern at Beacon Pointe with an interest in financial strategy and business development.
- Brendan Buchner, a junior at the University of South Carolina. Brendan is studying business administration with a concentration in finance & banking. He is currently an intern at Capteris, working in the large-ticket equipment finance space.
- Quinn Cullinan, studying mathematical finance and quantitative economics and econometrics at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. Set to graduate in 2028, she has participated in programs such as the Goldman Sachs Women's Summit and the Buccino Leadership Institute.
- Chloe Foster, a senior at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania studying finance. She is a recent participant in the CLFP micro-certification program at the university and is currently an intern in DLL’s Healthcare division.
- Geraldine Giordano, a senior at Towson University in Maryland, is studying business administration and finance. With a passion for supply chain and financial analysis, she is excited about the opportunities available in equipment finance.
- Tayte Lecy, a junior studying mathematical finance and business management at Concordia College in Minnesota. Currently a finance intern at Oakmont Capital Services, he is interested in pursuing a career in equipment finance, focusing on credit analysis and risk management.
- Ethan Luxenburg, a senior at the University of Cincinnati, is studying finance. Graduating in 2026, he is interested in the entrepreneurial aspects of the equipment finance industry.
- Gavin Ryan, a junior at Indiana University, studying supply chain, finance, and international business. He is a member of the IU Innovates entrepreneurial club and the Supply Chain and Operations Management Association.
- Simran Sharma, a senior at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She is majoring in accounting and was a recent participant in the CLFP micro-certification program while attending Lincoln University.
- Ryan Wilson, a senior at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, is studying finance with minors in risk management, banking, and real estate. He also serves as a Ziegler College of Business Learning Community Mentor and is president of the Bloomsburg Real Estate Group. He is currently interning at First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation.
As part of the Foundation’s ongoing effort to engage the next generation work force, the 2025 scholarship recipients will be invited to participate in the ELFA Mentorship program and attend the upcoming Power of People Summit 2025.
“I’m honored to congratulate this year’s Foundation scholarship recipients, and so pleased that the Foundation can help support them in their academic endeavors,” said Zack Marsh, Chair of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation and SVP, Accounting and Analysis, AP Equipment Financing. “The Foundation scholarship program is one of the many ways our industry is paying it forward to make a lasting impact on the future. We’re grateful to our generous donors for supporting nextgen talent for our industry.”
The Foundation scholarship program is an outgrowth of the success of the Foundation’s Campus to Career Presentation Program in which industry professionals volunteer to lecture at colleges and universities about the equipment finance industry and its possible career paths.
To learn more or to apply for a scholarship, visit https://www.leasefoundation.org/academic-programs/home/scholarship-program/
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The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to advance the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector by producing data-forward research and market outlooks, as well as cultivating the next-generation workforce through Campus to Career programs, including curriculum development and collegiate scholarships. Founded in 1989 and 100% funded through charitable donations, the Foundation drives innovation and career development for the future of the industry. www.leasefoundation.org
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