MADISON, Wis. – To mark its 80th birthday, Summit Credit Union awarded two students scholarships to be applied toward college.
Heidi Knoche was selected as the first-place winner and received a $1,500 scholarship. “Receiving a scholarship from anyone is great,” said Heidi. “It’s especially meaningful coming from an organization I morally support.” Heidi graduated from Middleton High School and is now studying International Business & Marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Aliyah Quereshi was the second-place winner and received a $1,000 scholarship. “I am so excited to receive the Credit Union Movement Scholarship,” said Aliyah. “It has made such a difference for me in my academic career and will enable me to meet my future goals.” Aliyah attended Brookfield Academy in Milwaukee and is pursuing a degree in International Relations from Georgetown University.
“Summit is passionate about empowering members to improve their financial well-being, realize their dreams and ultimately better their daily lives,” said CEO & President Kim Sponem. “We value education and we are dedicated to giving back to the communities we all live in.”