Veridian Credit Union Awards $20K in Student Scholarships

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Veridian Credit Union has awarded $20,000 in scholarships to eight students for the 2026–2027 school year. Scholarships of $2,500 each were awarded to Veridian members in two categories, including high school and post-high school. Each student received a $2,500 scholarship to help pay for college or technical education.

Veridian's scholarships are open to both high school seniors and students already continuing their education. To apply this year, students wrote an essay about a personal experience where a cooperative effort helped them achieve a goal, and how it influences their perspective on financial success.

"There's no better investment we could make in the future of our communities than in our youth," said Veridian President and CEO Renee Christoffer. "We're proud to support these students and wish them all the best as they build the future they envision."

Veridian Credit Union Scholarships are administered in partnership with the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF). The ICUF also recently awarded Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarships to three Veridian members, including Wyatt Fettkether of Dunkerton, Sabrina Rodriguez of West Des Moines and Destiny Stokes of Des Moines.

Veridian awards $2,500 scholarships to eight students pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited vocational, undergraduate or graduate program each year. A complete list of Veridian's 2026 scholarship recipients is provided below, and the next cycle of scholarships will open in November at veridiancu.org/scholarships.