Capital CU Awards $8,000 in Scholarships

​Students receive assistance for their further education from their local credit union through Howard J. Snortland Scholarships.  

Capital Credit Union has announced the eight recipients of its $1,000 Howard J. Snortland Scholarships.

Congratulations to:
 
Tayley Bruer, Bismarck, is currently a senior at Bismarck High School. She plans to attend Bismarck State College
to pursue a degree in nursing.
 
Brookelynn Dahme, Bismarck, is currently attending Bismarck State College, pursuing a degree in nursing.
 
Sarah Fleming, Bismarck, is currently attending the University of North Dakota, pursuing a degree in kinesiology.
 
Dawson Holle, Mandan, is currently attending Mandan High School. He plans to attend the University of Mary
or the University of Jamestown to pursue a degree in business.
 
Allisyn Hulst, Bismarck, is currently attending the University of Mary, pursuing a degree in university studies.
 
Annika Martel, Bismarck, is currently a senior through Seton Home Study School. She plans to attend North Dakota State University to pursue a degree in horticulture.
 
Kale Utley, Underwood, is currently a senior at Underwood High School. He plans to attend the University of North Dakota to pursue a degree in unmanned aircraft systems.
 
Aurora Zainhofsky, Bismarck, is currently a senior at Century High School. She plans to attend North Dakota State University to pursue a degree in nursing.
 
Since the scholarship was established in 1996, Capital Credit Union has awarded $140,500 to 146 students. It is named in honor of Howard J. Snortland and his 60 years of volunteer service to Capital Credit Union.
​Snortland was instrumental in helping the credit union grow from its humble roots to the thriving financial cooperative it is today. He was a relentless advocate of Capital Credit Union and the credit union industry and dedicated to educating members, elected officials and local citizens about its cooperative structure, member-centric products, personalized service and community involvement.