FALCON HEIGHT, Minn.–SPIRE Credit Union awarded $10,000 in scholarships to members in both Traditional and Non-Traditional categories. The four winners will each received $2,500.
Nearly 100 applications were reviewed by a team of SPIRE employees, rating applicants on school and community involvement, as well as essays answering the question, “What is your biggest financial concern in the next three to five years, and how are you preparing for that?”
“When I got accepted to Harvard University, it was one of the most amazing moments in my life,” said Danielle Dake. “However, it was shadowed by the reality that I may not be able to attend college because of finances.”
Danielle is a 2022 graduate of Shakopee High School and will attend Harvard University.
Myranda Griesert explained how she worked with her family to developed future projections, budgets, multifaceted college financing strategies, and a format for making goals-based spending decisions. Myranda is a 2023 graduate of Princeton High School and will attend Augustana University.
“My largest financial concern will be the financial responsibility of my education as I plan to pursue my Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree,” said Tialy Yang. Tialy is from Oak Grove, MN and attends St. Catherine University.
Added Allie Hoogheem, “Being financially stable is important to me knowing I will have enough in emergencies has been a big priority for me.”
Allie is from Champlin, MN and attends Southern New Hampshire University.
Since its inception, the SPIRE Scholarship Program has awarded a total of $63,500 in scholarships to 92 credit union members.
“SPIRE’s Scholarship program is a commitment to our core purpose of improving lives, core action of giving back, and supporting future generations of leaders,” said Dan Stoltz, SPIRE President/CEO, “Congratulations to our 2023 winners.”