The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2025 scholarships to 12 area student members of the credit union. These 12 future leaders were selected to receive $1,000 each to help them get one step closer to achieving their academic and professional goals.
Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to traditional high school students planning to enter college, five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to non-traditional students, aged 19 or over, planning to attend college or earn an advanced degree and two $1,000 scholarships were awarded to students entering a trade program.
The Ascentra Scholarship Program is unique in that students can apply every year they are enrolled in an accredited institution or program.
This year’s traditional scholarship winners are:
- Bennett T., Bettendorf, Iowa
- Everhett W., Ankeny, Iowa
- Riley K., Riverdale, Iowa
- Zachery M., Clinton, Iowa
- Gerald “Jerry” C., Bettendorf, Iowa
The non-traditional or continuing education winners are:
- Antonio V., Moline, Illinois
- Jadyn C., Erie, Illinois
- Payton L., Iowa City, Iowa
- Isaac T., Clinton, Iowa
- Sarah G., Bettendorf, Iowa
The vocational school or trades program winner is:
- Lucas K., Clinton, Iowa
- Stacey B., Clinton, Iowa
The competition is announced every October with a deadline of the end of March of the following year.
“Ascentra believes that investing in education is a powerful way to support the future of our communities,” said Linda Andry, President and CEO of Ascentra Credit Union. “Our scholarship program is more than just financial assistance; it’s a commitment to helping young members reach their potential and achieve their dreams.”
The Ascentra Scholarship Program began in 1997 and has now awarded $162,000 in scholarships since its inception.
To learn more about this year’s scholarship winners, the official Ascentra Scholarship Program rules and other scholarship opportunities, visit ascentra.org/scholarships.
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About Ascentra:
Founded in 1950, Ascentra Credit Union, is Iowa's premier credit union with more than $571 million in assets and nine branches serving the communities of Bettendorf, Clinton, Davenport, Muscatine, Iowa and Moline, Ill. Learn more about Ascentra Credit Union at ascentra.org. Follow Ascentra on Facebook, Instagram @ascentracu, LinkedIn and YouTube.
