Financial education is at the core of HomeTown Credit Union’s philosophy of being our members’ trusted partner for financial success. With that, HomeTown is proud to partner with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC), to offer a scholarship program exclusively to credit union members in Minnesota to help further their pursuit of education.

For the 2020-21 school year, $16,000 in scholarships will be awarded to college students in both traditional (high school seniors entering college) and non-traditional categories. Each recipient will be awarded $1,000.

Members can complete an application and essay online at mnfsc.org. Submissions will be accepted through November 30, 2020. If you have questions, please contact Kurt Halverson at KHalverson@hometowncu.coop.

2020 Essay Question: “Knowing that we have the power today to change the story of tomorrow, how will you prepare for future financial obstacles? Reflect on your personal and your family’s experiences.” (Essay tips: Please share your personal story; use the specifics you identified in the preliminary questions to write your essay)

To view all of HomeTown Credit Union's scholarship opportunities, please visit our scholarship page here.