Learn the skills you need by applying this scholarship toward a credit union system program of your choosing! The Foundation supports the professional development and continued education of credit union professionals. Recipients of this scholarship can apply it toward a credit union system program of their choosing based on the guidelines below. Professional Development scholarship applications are accepted September 15-October 31 each year, are awarded on the basis of need, the impact of the program on the credit union, and the applicant's involvement in and commitment to The Credit Union Movement. Consideration is given for at least two distinct awards, at least one to a Young Professional and another to any other eligible applicant, regardless of age. Recipients are notified by November 15.
Applications will be accepted from any full-time, paid credit union employee who is dedicated to the credit union profession and actively involved in credit union activities. Consideration will be given for at least two distinct awards, at least one to a Young Professional and another to any other eligible applicant regardless of age. The Young Professional must be 40 years old or younger and a member of The Wisconsin Credit Union League's
Young Professionals Network.
The Foundation will award up to $2,500 for each of the awards (the YP and other applicant) for at least $5,000 during the scholarship cycle. The recipient's credit union will be reimbursed after the program is successfully completed. The total amount awarded during the scholarship cycle may be higher than this, depending on the number of applicants and available funding.
The funds must be applied toward a credit union movement-affiliated program. Acceptable programs could include those sponsored by, but not limited to, one of the following credit union-related organizations:
After completion of the program, recipients will prepare a brief summary of their educational experience and share it with The Foundation. The YP recipient will share the information with the
Young Professionals Network.
Applications are accepted between September 15 and October 31 annually. Recipients are notified by November 15.
Questions? Contact Josh Roberts at (608) 640-4065.
Past Professional Development Scholarship Recipients:
2025
- Shannon Lewis, Brewery Credit Union
- Lisa Hable, Evergreen Credit Union
- Roni Kasperek, Evergreen Credit Union
- Shawna Dischler, WEA Credit Union
2024
- Theresa Huser, Fort Community Credit Union
- Daisy Oritz, Ripco Credit Union
- Sarah Ruiz-Harrison, Sheboygan Area Credit Union
- Cesar Valadez, Fort Community Credit Union
2023
- Dani Sherman, Fort Community Credit Union
- Brannan Hood, MCU Financial Center Credit Union
- Lisa Sment, Shoreline Credit Union
- Jodi Price, Ripco Credit Union
2022
- Jason Kivela, Brantwood Credit Union
- Lois Pluff, Sheboygan Area Credit Union
- Ashley Brereton, Ripco Credit Union
2021
- John Lyon, Southern Lakes Credit Union
- Lois Pluff, Sheboygan Area Credit Union
- Jonathan Roepke, Holy Family Memorial Credit Union
2020
- Sara Cardinal, Premier Financial Credit Union
- John Lyon, Southern Lakes Credit Union
2019
- Derek Groth, Health Care Credit Union (YP)
- Jonathan Roepke, Peoples Choice Credit Union (YP)
- Brad Bartels, Shoreline Credit Union (YP)
- Leah Wells, Southern Lakes Credit Union
2019
- Derek Groth, Health Care Credit Union (YP)
- Jonathan Roepke, Peoples Choice Credit Union (YP)
- Brad Bartels, Shoreline Credit Union (YP)
- Leah Wells, Southern Lakes Credit Union
2018
- Brady Bartels, Shoreline Credit Union (YP)
- Sara Cardinal, Premier Financial Credit Union (YP)
- Joshua Lee, Badger-Globe Credit Union (YP)
- Michelle Floreani, Southern Lakes Credit Union
- Michael Mehlberg, CONE Credit Union
- Sonny Schaar, Premier Financial Credit Union
2017
- Dawn Grohskopf, UnitedOne Credit Union (YP)
- David Murphy, Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union (YP)
- Sarah Perl, Premier Financial Credit Union (YP)
- Shelley Mell, Hayward Community Credit Union
2016
- Nicole Johnson, Park City Credit Union
- Alicia Vanness, Northern Paper Mills Credit Union (YP)
2015
- Janelle Woggon, Governmental Employees Credit Union (YP)
2014
- Jennifer Bauer, RiverWood-Maritime Credit Union (YP)
2013
- Stacie Neuman, Best Advantage Credit Union (YP)
2012
- Josh Roberts, Enterprise Credit Union (YP)