February 4, 2005 - Foundation awards more than $15,000 in scholarships to 26 recipients

The Board of Directors of the Indiana Credit Union Foundation has awarded $15,110 to 26 recipients for use at credit union-related sessions and seminars in 2005. Representatives from 17 credit unions will be able to take advantage of a number of educational opportunities including CUNA’s Management School, the Midwest Marketing Conference, the League’s Managers Conference, the League’s Volunteer Leadership Conference and much more.

Foundation Chairman Ron Budzinski of La-Porter FCU explained that the grants go to the heart of the Foundation’s mission to support Indiana credit unions. “These scholarship recipients will come back from their sessions with the tools to make their credit unions stronger,” he said. “The Foundation is pleased to be part of that effort.”

The Indiana Credit Union Foundation, in addition to awarding scholarships for educational assistance for credit union staff and volunteers, also reviews grant requests. Credit unions or other organizations needing financial assistance in order to reach out to their community to provide education, service to underserved areas, or community development programs can apply for a grant from the Foundation. Click here for details and a grant request form.