SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn.-Wakota Federal Credit Union has announced that Maddie Eckl has won a $1,000 Scholarship from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC). A total of $20,000 was awarded to 14 credit union members in Minnesota.
Scholarships were given away to students in two categories: Traditional and Non-Traditional. Over 800 students from credit unions throughout the state applied for scholarships. Applicants were selected based on school and community involvement. The FSC considered each applicant’s school and community involvement, as well as an essay answering the following question, “What is your best-ever consumer experience? Where was it? What made it so great?”
Eckl began her essay with “Customer service is a very important part of making a business successful. Bad customer service could leave a bad reputation for the company and could affect any further business.” She went on to explain an experience she had at an Apple Store. Eckl then ended her award winning essay with “Now that I myself am working in retail and have to deal with customers every day, I strive to make sure that I give exceptional customer service just like I received.”
“We are proud to have a member of Wakota FCU be awarded with a FSC Scholarship.” said Mary Matheson, President and CEO of Wakota FCU. “We truly believe this program adds great value for our members. Furthermore, we are eager to continue our patronage of the committee and general support to our members in pursuit of a higher education.”