First Community CU Awards 20 Scholarships!
May 28, 2019
First Community Credit Union (FCCU) announces its 2019 scholarship recipients. This year FCCU will award 20 graduating high school seniors from around the state with college scholarships. In 2019, FCCU will fund approximately $40,000 in scholarships, including multi-year scholarships from previous years.
FCCU and its Board of Directors are honored to provide 12 new multi-year $1,000 scholarships to the following students to use toward their college academia: Kylie Haas of Bismarck, Anna Roaldson of Bismarck, Jaidyn Sander of Hankinson, McKenna Johnson of Napoleon, Alyssa Lewis of Rosholt, Alexandria Searles of Wyndmere, Veronica Schwartzenberger of Napoleon, Katie David of Cando, Abbey Olson of Devils Lake, Reese Hanson of Mayville, Grace Olson of Warren and Jada Person of Fargo.
In addition, we are honored to provide an additional eight single-year $1,000 scholarships to Jessica Schmitz of Jamestown, Naiya Karl of Fargo, Emma Steffens of Fairmount, Kassie Breidenbach of Napoleon, Kaelie Kosiak of Wishek, Courtney Peterson of Jamestown, Jaxon Mauch of Mooreton and Aaron Mack of Jamestown.
“FCCU would like to extend our congratulations to the winners of the 2019 First Community Credit Union Scholarship Foundation Program. Best of luck to all our graduates this year,” said Steve Schmitz, CEO of First Community Credit Union.
Over the past 22 years, FCCU has given out more than $200,000 in scholarships. The Board of Directors recognizes the importance of young people receiving a good education and wants to encourage young people to do their best. FCCU continues to do its part in providing incentives to help students reach their full potential. In 2014, First Community Credit Union created a program that supports our dedication to area communities by reinvesting in youth. FCCU donated $1 million into a scholarship foundation to provide additional scholarship dollars to graduating high school students. The earnings from the foundation go to fund scholarship opportunities for members of the Credit Union for years to come.
During its 80-year history, First Community Credit Union has grown to be North Dakota’s largest Credit Union with 28 branch locations in 23 communities. As a credit union, FCCU is owned by its members. This is different than other financial institutions which are owned by a select group of stockholders. The Credit Union's profits are returned to the members in the form of better services, accounts, and favorable rates on savings and loans.
