iQ Credit Union awards scholarships to five local students
VANCOUVER, WA (May 17, 2018) — iQ Credit Union has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to honor students in Clark County. Five students pursuing additional degrees or professional training received $2,000 scholarships each. Recipients were selected based on academic achievement, community service, a written essay, and letters of recommendation.
Scholarship recipients are:
Amanda Sturges, Camas High School – plans to study applied mathematics at University of Southern California
Cornelius Vandermaas, Hockinson High School – plans to study international politics at Georgetown University
Tyler Adamson – studies health policy and management at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Julianne Hutley, Skyview High School – plans to study international studies and marketing at George Fox University
Bridgette McCarthy, Washougal High School – plans to study neuroscience at the University of Washington
“We’re honored to support educational excellence in our community,” said Kelly Schrader, president and CEO of iQ Credit Union. “These students have distinguished themselves through service and academic excellence and deserve recognition and congratulations for their accomplishments.”
iQ Credit Union began as a teacher’s credit union and continues to emphasize the importance of education throughout the community. Over the years, the Credit Union has provided more than $135,000 in scholarships to local students.
About iQ Credit Union
iQ Credit Union is a full-service financial institution serving the Pacific Northwest since 1940. With more than 100,000 members in Washington and Oregon, the credit union is known for its deep commitment to financial education and community engagement — and for its signature red and black buffalo plaid colors. iQ helps WAnderers and explORers reach their financial goals by offering honest and friendly advice at any of its 15 branches. More information is available at
iQCU.com.
