RAPID CITY, SD (April 13, 2023) — In 2003, Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU) began the VIBZ Scholarship Program to promote education and financial literacy in its communities. Over the past two decades, BHFCU has awarded more than 120 scholarships to local students.
This year, ten high school seniors from across South Dakota were selected to receive scholarships totaling $20,000. Demonstrating outstanding commitment, leadership, community service, and academic achievement, BHFCU is pleased to announce the ten recipients of the 2023 VIBZ Scholarships, each receiving a one-time scholarship of $2,000.
Aidan M. Isabella B.
Colome High School Rapid City Stevens High School
Mitchell Technical College: University of Mary:
Electrical Construction Exercise Science
Trevor T. Evelyn H.
Rapid City Central High School Rapid City Stevens High School
University of South Dakota: Undecided:
Accounting Industrial Engineering
Pate F. Isaac F.
Hot Springs High School Homeschool
South Dakota State University: University of South Dakota:
Rangeland Management Kinesiology, Business, Music
Anna K. Ellie N.
Spearfish High School T.F. Riggs High School
University of South Dakota: Black Hills State University:
Communication Sciences & Disorders Business
Youngjin Y. Sadie M.
Rapid City Stevens High School Custer High School
University of Utah: South Dakota State University:
Physics Public Health
BHFCU supports community needs through corporate donations, employee fundraisers, and contributions from members, staff, and community supporters to the Black Hills FCU Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Leslie Millard
Marketing Communications Specialist
(605) 858-6098
Heidi Bulman
Community Development Officer
(605) 858-6155
