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New $5,000 Academic Scholarship Available Through Plus It Forward Passport Program
Students at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities can earn a scholarship by tracking their volunteer hours and writing a personal essay
ST. PAUL, MN (June 3, 2013) Students at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities have the opportunity to be considered for a $5,000 academic scholarship by participating in the Plus It Forward Passport program. Affinity Plus’ new program gives students the opportunity to volunteer at designated nonprofits in the Twin Cities community and track the hours they spend volunteering, and the number of nonprofits at which they volunteer, using their Plus It Forward Passport (Plus Pass).
When students submit their Scholarship Program Application to be considered for the $5,000 academic scholarship, they will need to include their Plus Pass, and a two-page essay. The entries will be graded based on the number of hours students volunteer, the number of organizations at which they volunteer, and their two-page essay about how their volunteering efforts impacted their community.
Students who choose to participate in the Plus It Forward Passport program can pick up their passports now, at the Affinity Plus University branch located in Minneapolis at 2520 University Avenue S.E. The scholarship winner will be announced at the FREE2BU Block Party that will take place at the Affinity Plus University branch located in Minneapolis at 2520 University Avenue S.E. on Saturday, September 7.
“The Plus Pass is another way for us to carry out our mission of changing the world, one person at a time,” states Kyle L. Markland, President and CEO of Affinity Plus. “We believe this program will inspire more people in the community to become actively engaged, and give back to those in need.”
For more information about the Plus Pass, contact Ben Hering, Business Development Specialist, by phone at (651) 312-9322, or by email at bhering@affinityplus.org.
About Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative that puts people first above profits. We are committed to empowering consumers – for knowledge, for understanding and to know there are alternatives that focus on the success of people, not the bottom line. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member –centric products and programs. Affinity Plus is the largest credit union in Minnesota with state-based assets and has 26 branches located throughout the state. With more than $1.6 billion in assets, Affinity Plus is based in St. Paul and is owned by more than 160,000 members. Through a broad range of eligibility criteria, almost anyone can become a member of Affinity Plus. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling 800-322-7228.