WICHITA, Kans. – June 16, 2021 -- Wichita Federal Credit Union (WFCU) has awarded eight students with a total of $8,000 in scholarships. Each recipient received $1,000 to apply toward tuition costs for postsecondary education this fall semester.

WFCU began awarding scholarships in 2004 to encourage members of the credit union as they pursue their education. Since that time, 143 students have received a combined total of more than $127,000 in scholarship funds.

Candidates are members of the credit union and are selected by a committee based on grade point averages, extracurricular activities, community service, career goals, and a written essay.

Congratulations to the 2021 recipients of the Dana Winkler Scholarship!

The 2021 Recipients are:

• Yalitza Arroyo – Friends University

• Kennedy Camp – Wichita State University

• Payton Dearmont – Wichita State University

• Maria Edelman – Wichita State University

• Marissa Edelman – Wichita State University

• Mackenzie Gresham – Butler Community College

• Morgan O’Brien – Kansas State University

• Natalie Raine – Wichita State University

For 2022 application information, please visit www.wichitafcu.com > Services > Dana Winkler Scholarship.