DUBUQUE, Iowa—The Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation College Scholarship Program awarded a total of 15 non-renewable, $2,000 college scholarships to full-time, first-year students planning to attend an accredited community college, trade school, technical college or university.
In addition, thanks to Credit Union Student Choice, Dupaco’s education finance partner, a 16th scholarship was made available.
The scholarships are funded by member contributions to the Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation. Dupaco expanded its scholarship program this year and in addition to awarding ten $2,000 scholarships to full-time, incoming freshmen who will be attending an accredited four-year college or university also awarded five $2,000 scholarships to incoming students planning to attend an accredited community college, trade school or technical college.
Scholarship applications were judged on scholastic standing, extracurricular activities, financial need and a creative piece.
Dupaco recognizes that education is the path to a sustainable financial future. By providing needed financial aid to college-bound students, the scholarship program helps them realize their potential, according to Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation board member Bob Hoefer.
“Dupaco sees higher education as an investment in the future,” he said. “By making available this scholarship money, we hope to help make the dream of attending college a reality for these students.”