Expanding its annual tradition, Dakota West Credit Union is accepting scholarship applications from both graduating high school seniors and students who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institute or trade school.
DWCU will be awarding three scholarships:
1st place - $2000
2nd place - $1500
3rd place - $1000
Students must be pursuing their education during the 2024-2025 academic year. Students must also be a member of any of the eight branches of Dakota West Credit Union. Only one entry is allowed per student.
Established in 1941, each of the Dakota West Credit Union branches and its members and employees help grow the Dakota West family with exceptional commitment to building relationships and strengthening communities. Offering scholarships to students within its communities continues its focus on this growth through the next generation.
Expanding its annual tradition, Dakota West Credit Union is accepting scholarship applications from both high school seniors and current college students throughout the communities we serve. The western Dakota credit union also welcomes applicants who will be attending trade schools in the fall.
Two $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors and two $500 scholarships to continuing students will be awarded based on performance in an essay competition.
Students must be already attending a two or four-year college, be enrolled in a trade school program into late 2024 or graduating high school this spring to be eligible. Students also must be a member at any of the eight branches of Dakota West Credit Union, and submit an essay based on one of four topics.
Established in 1941, each of the Dakota West Credit Union branches and its members and employees help grow the Dakota West family with exceptional commitment to building relationships and strengthening communities. Offering scholarships to students within its communities continues its focus on this growth through the next generation.
That magical time of year is upon us! Cool weather, warm sweaters, cozy gatherings - and holiday planning! This season, Dakota West makes tackling that shopping list safer and smoother than ever with the DWCU Debit Mastercard. Our bundle of benefits is even more helpful than Santa’s elves!
Easy purchases at 50+ million retailers and merchants
Zero Liability Protection* and Mastercard ID Theft Protection**
FREE Card Control App
Fraud Alerts
Fast, easy Mobile Payments
In addition to choosing to bank with Dakota West, there are plenty of other smart money moves you can make this season to keep your holiday budget from busting at the belt:
Make a list (and check it twice!)
Stay organized with a list and a budget
Shop online for exclusive sales
With DWCU’s Debit Mastercard, your online spending is safe and secure!
Make travel plans early
Kasasa checking account refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, so you can travel far and wide!
Use store rewards and coupons
Keep an eye out for great sales to hit up - and take your DWCU card with you!
Start saving early
Open a savings account with Dakota West now and earn interest for help with next year’s list!
Although our spirit of giving glows especially bright this time of year, we recognize the importance of giving back year-round. DWCU is proud to sponsor and donate to multiple community organizations and events each year, including Social Services of McKenzie County, Splash pad for kids, Turtle Lake Community Center, American Legion Community Flag Project, Helping Hands, Meals on Wheels, Grenora Schools Foundation. We also offer annual scholarships each spring to our younger members pursuing a secondary education after graduating high school.
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Onwards & Upwards –2022 Dakota West Credit Union Scholarships Awarded & Top 100 Accolade
This year, we awarded four (4) $500 scholarships to members who are either current high school seniors, or students already enrolled in college or a trade school. Applicants were asked to submit a short essay about a time in their life when they had to use Communication (one of Dakota West’s four core values) to overcome an obstacle or objection.
These four students received news of their receipt of these scholarships on our Facebook page on Friday, April 22.
Elizabeth Field, Grenora, Class of 2022, Williston State College, Field of Study: Chiropractic
Hannah Johnson, Grenora, Class of 2019, University of North Dakota, Majors: Marketing and Communication
Cassidy Sommer, Washburn, Class of 2022, North Dakota State University, Major: Criminal Justice
Lily Comstock, Watford City, Class of 2022, Black Hills State University, Major: Elementary Education
We celebrate our scholarship recipients, their parents and families, and all the members of Dakota West who support the academic goals of these young members. Dedicated to exhibiting its values of Responsibility, Positive Attitude, Respectfulness, and Communication throughout west and central North Dakota, Dakota West Credit Union is instilling its young members with skills to maintain personal financial responsibility throughout their education.
We support all our members’ growth with comprehensive, competitive financial products partnered with personal, professional service. With our values and vision at the forefront of all that we do, we are pleased to announce Dakota West Credit Union has been recognized in the Top 100 of S&P Global Market Intelligence's best-performing US credit unions of 2021! We are honored for this acknowledgment and are committed to our members' continual growth and prosperity throughout all our branches. To learn more about our services and communities, visit our Member Service page.
Dakota West expresses its congratulations and gratitude to this year’s scholarship recipients. We wish you all an exciting and productive 2022-2023 school year! And lastly, a special thank you to all our members for your continued trust in us as we grow our families, our farms, and our futures in 2022.
DWCU will be awarding three scholarships:
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