Town & Country CU Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

(Minot, ND - May 4, 2022) Town & Country Credit Union is pleased to announce the presentation of $1,000 scholarships to ten students in the communities the credit union serves. This marks the first year of the credit union’s scholarship program.

“Our credit union has always been focused on youth. We provide kids with special accounts that have perks like annual deposit matches and free family events held throughout the year. We also invest in projects that improve the quality of life for kids within the communities we serve,” commented Kalli Schell, Interim President/CEO. “Adding a scholarship program is one more way we can positively impact our youngest members.”

To apply, high school seniors were asked to submit an essay answering the question: How do you plan to make a positive impact in your desired career field? Submissions were reviewed and scored by a panel of Town & Country Credit Union employees. Scholarship winners were notified in April by the Credit Union’s Interim President/CEO, Kalli Schell.

“We’re extremely excited to recognize our ten inaugural scholarship recipients and look forward to supporting these members as they work towards making a positive impact in their desired career fields,” said Schell.  

Congratulations to the 2022 Town & Country Credit Union Scholarship Recipients:

Abigail Nordstrom, Davies High School. Attending Valley City State University this fall. Daughter of Angela and Brad Nordstrom.

Aidan Sears, Central Cass High School. Attending New York University this fall. Son of Alana Sears.

Annika Henjum, Bishop Ryan Catholic School. Attending Minot State University this fall. Daughter of Jennifer and Isaac Henjum.

Avery Falcon, Minot High School. Attending University of North Dakota this fall. Daughter of BettyGene & Chris Falcon.

Elsa Bernard, Fargo South High School. Attending North Dakota State University this fall. Daughter of Shauna Anderson and David Bernard.

Jayden Ouart, Shanley High School. Attending University of North Dakota this fall. Son of Marilyn Ouart.

Kaden Braaflat, Davies High School. Attending University of North Dakota this fall. Son of Kari and Jeffery Braaflat.  

Madison Elliott, Minot High School. Attending Minot State University this fall. Daughter of Michelle and Paul Elliott.

Nicolas Loberg, Bottineau High School. Attending North Dakota State University this fall. Son of Erin Conroy and Paul Boettcher.

Taylor Cattin, Kenmare High School. Attending South Dakota State University this fall. Daughter of Nicole and Jordan Cattin.

Town & Country Credit Union has been positively impacting the communities they serve for over 80 years. With 11 convenient locations in North Dakota, over 160 employees and a focus on continual growth, they provide meaningful value to their more than 24,000 members every day. Membership in the credit union is open to anyone living within 75 miles of Minot and 50 miles of Fargo or Kenmare.