Jackson, MS – Magnolia Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the two recipients of the $1,000 David E. “Dave” Bergstrom educational scholarships for 2018 — Relissa Bates and Zakedria Langston.

Relissa Bates, a 2018 graduate of Madison Central, has been a member of Magnolia FCU since February 2018. Ms. Bates will be attending Hinds Community College in the fall. She plans to pursue an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and then transfer to the University of Southern Mississippi to complete her bachelor’s degree with a minor in Psychology. Following graduation, she will pursue her dream of working in law enforcement or the military. Relissa is passionate about the Air Force JROTC program in which she has received numerous awards and achieved the rank of Colonel. Relissa’s goal is to provide service and safeguard the property and freedoms we all enjoy as Americans.

Zakedria Langston, a 2018 graduate of Yazoo City High School, has been a member of Magnolia FCU since 2016. Ms. Langston enjoys helping people and will be attending Hinds Community College in the fall majoring in Nursing. After earning her degree, she would like to become a postpartum nurse. Eventually, Zakedria plans on continuing her education by earning a doctoral degree. She is also a member of the JROTC and a Yazoo City High School Band Auxiliary Majorette. Zakedria loves seeing people happy and smiling and feels that nursing is the most natural and perfect fit for her. 

The program was developed to honor the late David (Dave) E. Bergstrom who was the President/CEO of the Credit Union from 1990 to 2003. An astute businessman who achieved remarkable success in our industry, Dave strongly believed in continuing education.

We would like to thank all our 2018 David E. “Dave” Bergstrom Scholarship applicants for applying and wish each of them the best as they continue to pursue education. Congratulations to Relissa and Zakedria on their scholarships and from all your friends at Magnolia, best of luck in your studies and careers.