IDAHO FALLS, Idaho–East Idaho Credit Union has awarded $9,000 in scholarships to seven area students.
“It was truly amazing to see so many deserving students who applied for our scholarships this year,” said Toby Hayes, East Idaho Credit Union’s VP-marketing. “We had 40 applicants this year applying from all over East Idaho.”
East Idaho Credit Union awarded one $3,000 scholarship and six $1,000 scholarships. The grading process was rigorous including ranking of community involvement, after school activities, quality of essay, as well as length of credit union membership, and GPA.
Katelyn Shadley of Idaho Falls is the top winner and has been awarded the $3,000 scholarship.
The rest of the 2020 Scholarship winners will receive $1,000 to use towards tuition and fees.