INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn.–Heartland Credit Union recently awarded three scholarships to members planning to further their education.
A $1,000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships were awarded. Applicants were asked to complete an application and submit an essay answering the question, If you were to create a financial literacy class, what would it cover and why would that be important?
Since its origination, the Heartland Scholarship Program has awarded 36 scholarships totaling $24,000 to Heartland members. “Over the years we’ve awarded these scholarships to members headed to college for the first time, to adults headed back to start a new career,” said Kathy Harrington, Heartland CEO/President. “We’re proud to help our members achieve their goal of higher education.”