TULLAHOMA, Tenn.– For the 2oth consecutive year, Ascend FCU said it has shown its commitment to education by providing $2,500 scholarships to 10 of its members.
“Ascend is proud to provide scholarships to students continuing their education by attending accredited colleges, universities, technical and trade schools,” said Ascend Chief Strategy Officer Leslie Copeland. “This year, Ascend was able to offer more than twice the amount of scholarship money from past years. We are excited to continue to help our members achieve their educational goals.”
Since starting the scholarship in 2003, Ascend has awarded $231,000 to 216 members.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be members of Ascend Federal Credit Union and have plans to enroll or prove enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, technical or trade school in pursuit of an associate, bachelors, masters or other advanced-degree program in the next academic year.