Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Students and Teacher
May 15, 2013
The Scholarship Committee of Healthcare Plus FCU in Aberdeen, SD recently named Brittany Holzer of Aberdeen and Kelsey Woodford of Spearfish the winners of the two $500 scholarships offered by the Credit Union. �Each candidate was judged based on their academic strength, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and service to the community, in addition to answering the essay question:� "You know that personal financial education is important.� How can your credit union help you become financially literate?" Students were given the choice of submitting a traditional essay or a video essay this year.� Holzer will be attending the South Dakota State University this fall.� Woodford is attending Black Hills State University.�
A third scholarship was awarded to Patty Martin as recipient of the Educator Appreciation Scholarship.� The scholarship awards $250 to Martin and $250 to the school where she teaches; Roncalli High School.�