March 28, 2024

Scholarships available for 2022-23 academic year

Advantage Credit Union will be awarding two scholarships for the 2022-23 school year. One scholarship will be awarded for $1,000 and the other for $500. The scholarships are available to any high school senior who is a member of Advantage Credit Union in good standing with their membership being open for at least six months prior to the application deadline. Students must be attending a four-year college or university, community college or tech/trade school, for the 2022-23 school year.

Entrants are required to submit a business style resume’ not to exceed two pages in length and answer the following essay in 500 words or less: Since March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the U.S. economy has been tremendously impacted. Describe how an emergency savings account is more crucial than ever and how someone might utilize their credit union to focus on saving. Consider sharing personal examples in this essay.

Entries must be received at the credit union no later than March 25.

Advantage Credit Union membership is open to everyone who lives or works in Jasper County or 18 counties in Central Iowa. New members can join the credit union with just a $25 deposit into a savings account. For additional info, call Advantage Credit Union at 641-792-5660 or email info@acuiowa.org