FCCU awards $10,000 to local graduates
06/07/2024
FORT ATKINSON, WI — Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) announced the names of five scholarship recipients who were selected to receive $2,000 each. The FCCU scholarship was developed in 2019 as a reflection of FCCU’s mission statement; “To help our members be in a better financial position than when we met them.” The program aims to empower and support the next generation by easing the financial burden while helping members achieve their educational dreams.
This year’s scholarship committee reviewed the applications submitted by our member graduates. “By providing scholarships, we hope to enable talented individuals to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact in their communities,” said Whitney Townsend, Director of Business and Community Development.
The FCCU scholarship recipients for the 2023-2024 school year include:
- Gracyn Heine - Graduate of Fort Atkinson High School. Attending UW Oshkosh, majoring in neurobiology.
- Jena Lenz - Graduate of Jefferson High School. Attending UW River Falls, majoring in agriculture education.
- Michelle Abarca - Graduate of Whitewater High School. Attending Gateway Technical College, majoring in social work.
- Jacob Johnson - Graduate of Watertown High School. Attending UW Platteville for electrical engineering.
- Connor Gerstner - Graduate of Johnson Creek High School. Attending UW Stout, majoring in Computer Networking and Information Technology.
