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.