Congratulations to the 2022 recipients!
GreenState Credit Union is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Give & Grow Scholarship Program. The program emphasizes the importance “Giving Back to our Communities” through volunteer hours and contributions to non-profit organizations. GreenState Credit Union has awarded $1,500 college scholarships to six deserving recipients. In addition, we will donate $1,500 to a non-profit organization of the scholarship winner’s choice.
Klaertje Hesselink
| High School: |
Cedar Falls High School |
| College: |
University of Iowa |
| Charity: |
People’s Clinic General Fund (Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc.) |
| “Whether it's serving people in need, conserving the prairies and its animals, or increasing youth participation in volunteer work, service will continue to be an important part of my life. I look forward to continuing service work in college and am eager to continue my advocacy for youth.” |
Madison Craig
| High School: |
Solon High School |
| College: |
Central College |
| Charity: |
Iowa 4-H Foundation |
| “I've had many opportunities to positively impact my school and community through volunteering. I'm very passionate about giving back to my community. I believe that by volunteering with various organizations and activities, I am able to contribute to and help shape the world around me.” |
Adam Boblenz
| High School: |
Iowa City Regina Jr/Sr High |
| College: |
Creighton University |
| Charity: |
Iowa City Free Lunch Program |
| “Community service has always been a significant part of my life. I have been lucky to have great influences who have encouraged me to give back to others. I have become well aware that there are people in this world who do not even have the opportunity to apply for this scholarship; people who may not even have the opportunity to attend college like I do. Because of this, I know the importance of not taking my abilities for granted and giving back to others.” |
Maanya Pandey
| High School: |
Waukee High School |
| College: |
University of Iowa |
| Charity: |
Love For Red, Inc |
| “Through my work in the community, I have learned greatly about the power I hold to bring change. My dream has always been to leave a positive impact on the world, and by looking at the success of my nonprofit, I have begun a journey of just that. I have also learned that empathy is a critical leadership skill, which is a trait I possess. That is how people's problems are heard and addressed. I plan on using my desire for change and empathetic leadership to continue being a changemaker for people in need in my post-high school endeavors by growing my nonprofit to include medical service and going to medical school to become a Gynecologist. This way I can continue to create positive change for the people in my community.” |
Luis Rodriguez
| High School: |
Addison Trail High School, Addison, IL |
| College: |
University of Iowa |
| Charity: |
Addison Youth Sports |
| “Volunteering made me the man I am today. I love giving back to my community and seeing my good go a long way. It makes me feel good to see all my hard work pay off throughout the years helping and making the programs I've been involved in better and better.” |
Luke Weeklund
| High School: |
Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA |
| College: |
University of Iowa |
| Charity: |
Junior Achievement of Central Iowa |
| “I plan to continue to do volunteer work with organizations that have made a positive impact on my life. I've watched my parents give back in various roles, and how their service strengthens our schools and the opportunities we are gifted, and I want to have that same impact on my community, but more importantly my kids.” |
