The Dakota Credit Union Association is pleased to announce the winners of two prestigious financial assistance scholarships. The scholarships were announced at the association’s Awards Banquet that was held earlier this month at the Denny Sanford Premier Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Nanci Wilson, Marketing & Community Engagement Officer at University FCU, Grand Forks, North Dakotareceived the Arnold C. Paulson Scholarship. One scholarship is awarded each year to help defer costs associated with attending the association’s annual Summit. The Arnold C. Paulson Scholarship Fund was established in 1994 to promote the education of the credit union family as exemplified by the distinguished career of Arnold C. Paulson, who was president of the North Dakota League from 1973 – 1994. The criteria used to determine the winner includes future potential as a credit union leader, and contributions to the credit union movement.
Julia Diedrich, Assistant Manager of Oahe FCU in Pierre, South Dakota received the William O. Knight, Jr., Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 1964 in honor of William Knight, former managing director of the South Dakota Credit Union League. The scholarship provides for the registration fee for eligible applicants to attend CUNA Management School, which helps develop credit union leaders to their fullest potential and earns them their Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designation upon completion of the three-year course of study.
Congratulations to both of our deserving scholarship recipients on this recognition!
Nanci Wilson
Julia Diedrich