Wisconsin Credit Union Awards $15K in Kindness Scholarships
Thirty high school seniors across western Wisconsin will receive $500 each for demonstrating kindness in their communities. The scholarships reward students who make positive impacts through their actions and character.
A Wisconsin credit union is putting cash behind kindness by offering scholarships to students who lift up their communities.
WESTconsin Credit Union announced it will award $500 scholarships to 30 high school seniors from the Class of 2026. The awards recognize students who consistently demonstrate kindness through their actions, character, and leadership.
Two scholarships will go to students in each of the 13 communities served by WESTconsin offices. These include Altoona, Amery, Baldwin, Barron, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Ellsworth, Hudson, Menomonie, New Richmond, Prescott, Rice Lake, and River Falls.
The Kindness Counts Scholarship ties directly into the credit union's mission of people helping people. It celebrates students who embody this spirit in their daily lives and make their corners of the world better places.
Students can apply online through March 1, 2026, with winners announced in May. Applicants must be primary account holders with WESTconsin Credit Union as of August 31, 2025 to qualify.
The Ripple Effect
This scholarship program has been changing lives for three decades. Since launching in 1995, WESTconsin has awarded more than $365,000 to local high school students pursuing higher education.
That's hundreds of students who got a financial boost to continue their learning. More importantly, it's three decades of recognizing and encouraging young people who choose compassion over convenience.
The credit union serves members across 17 Wisconsin counties and 11 Minnesota counties. By spreading scholarships across 13 different communities, the program ensures students from smaller towns get the same recognition as those in larger cities.
These awards prove that kindness doesn't go unnoticed. When young people step up to help others, their communities notice and organizations like WESTconsin celebrate them for it.
Interested students can find applications and full details at westconsincu.org or by calling the Service Center at 800-924-0022.
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This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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