Five students were awarded a $5,000 scholarship for the 2013 – 2014 academic year
ST. PAUL, MN (April 5, 2013) – The Affinity Plus Foundation recently announced that five students were chosen as recipients of a $5,000 academic scholarship. The applicants included Freshman, Upperclassmen, Nontraditional and Graduate/Doctorate students who are members of Affinity Plus.
This year, the Affinity Plus Foundation received more than 300 applications for the scholarship. The recipients of the scholarship were chosen based on scholastic standing, extracurricular and volunteer activities, leadership, community involvement and a two-page essay in response to the question, “What makes you an outstanding candidate for an Affinity Plus Foundation scholarship?”. Congratulations to the five recipients of the 2013 Affinity Plus Foundation Academic Scholarship, who are each listed below:
- Benjamin, Moorhead; Incoming Freshman
- Rachel, Shoreview; Incoming Freshman
- Joseph, Clear Lake; Upperclassman
- Maggie, Pelican Rapids; Nontraditional
- Danielle, Minneapolis; Graduate/Doctorate
“We are honored to be able to provide students with financial assistance to help make their academic dreams a reality,” stated Dave Larson, Affinity Plus Foundation Executive Director. “We are also humbled when we discover how they have already made a difference in the lives of others and how they plan to continue to change the lives of people in their local, national and global communities. We wish them continued success and extend our sincere congratulations.” In addition to receiving their scholarships, students are also invited to participate in the Foundation’s annual golf or fishing tournaments to share with members, employees, the Board of Directors, vendors and partners, what they hope to accomplish with the assistance of the scholarship.
Incorporated in 2000, the Affinity Plus Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of lives for people in Minnesota by providing them with financial literacy through sound personal financial education, understand and management. Since its inception, it has awarded $270,000 in scholarships for students to help them achieve their academic dreams. The Foundation is able to provide scholarships and financial education opportunities for people in Minnesota through its initiatives which include its golf and fishing tournaments and Silent Auction. For more information about the Affinity Plus Foundation, visit https://www.affinityplus.org/foundation.
About Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative that puts people first above profits. We are committed to empowering consumers – for knowledge, for understanding and to know there are alternatives that focus on the success of people, not the bottom line. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member –centric products and programs. Affinity Plus is the largest credit union in Minnesota with state-based assets and has 26 branches located throughout the state. With more than $1.6 billion in assets, Affinity Plus is based in St. Paul and is owned by more than 160,000 members. Through a broad range of eligibility criteria, almost anyone can become a member of Affinity Plus. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling 800-322-7228.