At Heartland Credit Union, helping our members achieve their goals is part of who we are—and it’s been that way from the very beginning. We were founded in 1948 by 14 teachers who believed in the power of education and came together to support one another.
Today, we honor those roots by continuing to invest in education and the dreams of our members. We’re proud to award $10,000 in scholarships to Madison Horton, Christopher McDaniel, Jacob Olmedo, and Carson Walt. Each recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship to help them pursue their educational goals and take the next step toward a future filled with possibilities.
About the Scholarship Recipients
Madison Horton of Newton, a 2023 graduate of Newton High School, is currently attending Kansas State University, where she’s pursuing a degree in media communications.
Christopher McDaniel of Newton, a 2021 graduate of Life Preparatory Academy, is studying sports management at Wichita State University.
Jacob Olmedo of Wichita will graduate from Wichita South High School this spring and will begin studying nursing at Wichita State University this fall.
Carson Walt of WaKeeney, a 2022 graduate of Trego Community High School, is attending Fort Hays State University and working toward a degree in radiology technology.
“At HCU, helping our members create brighter futures is at the heart of what we do,” says President and CEO Dan Springer. “Our scholarship program is one way we invest in those futures. We’re thrilled to support Madison, Christopher, Jacob, and Carson, and we can’t wait to see where their hard work and passions take them.”
Now in its twelfth year, the Heartland Credit Union Education Scholarship program has provided $75,000 in scholarships to help our members pursue higher education. Recipients must be full-time students and can apply for the scholarship to any accredited college, university, or technical school.
