April 17, 2024
Affinity Plus Foundation Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to 15 Minnesota Students
Affinity Plus Foundation continues to support Minnesota students in their pursuit of higher education
ST. PAUL, MINN. (September 8, 2023) – The Affinity Plus Foundation recently announced the 2023-2024 recipients of the Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarship Program. This year 15 student members from across the state of Minnesota were each awarded a $4,000 scholarship to use for their academics.
“Affinity Plus is committed to helping our student members achieve their educational goals. We are so proud of each of these students, and are honored to award them these scholarships,” said Adam Layne, Senior Community Engagement Specialist, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. “No matter where you are in your educational journey we want to provide support to members by helping with some of the financial burden.”
The Affinity Plus Foundation offers scholarships to primary member students that attend one of our partner campuses as a way for them to empower themselves and their communities. This year the Foundation awarded 15 students from our eight partner campuses throughout Minnesota.
The winners, by community and school include:
- Ashlynn Wuori – Bemidji State University
- Sydney Skoglund – Bemidji State University
- Nicholas DeVriendt-LeDoux – Lake Superior College
- Tanner Carlson – Lake Superior College
- Kashfia Ahammed – Minnesota State University Mankato
- O’nell Moua – Minnesota State University Mankato
- Iniobong Eyoh – Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Hawi Daba – Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Adesola Adeyemo – St. Cloud State University
- Zouzou Umwari – St. Cloud State University
- Briana Clifton – University of Minnesota
- Natalie Narváez – University of Minnesota
- Whitney Spears – University of Minnesota – Duluth
- Grace Ashley – Winona State University
- Isabella Uribe – Winona State University
Founded in 2000, the Affinity Plus Foundation has provided more than $2 million in financial support to students, community organizations, and educators across Minnesota. The Foundation aims to end cycles of financial inequity through life-changing programs that transform lives and communities for generations to come.
Learn more about our scholarship recipients.
Based in St. Paul, Minn., Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative that puts people first above profits. Members of Affinity Plus receive maximum value through competitive rates, minimal fees, and unique, member-centric products and programs. Established in 1930, Affinity Plus has 30 branches located throughout Minnesota and is owned by more than 250,000 members. Affinity Plus has more than $4 billion in assets. Additional information is available at www.affinityplus.org or by calling (800) 322-7228.
