Iowa Credit Union Foundation Awards $46,000 to Scholarship Winners

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its Warren A. Morrow scholarship, highlighting its continued dedication to supporting students in their educational journeys.

Warren A. Morrow committed his life and career to serving underserved communities and uplifting the Hispanic population. To honor Warren's legacy, the Iowa Credit Union Foundation awards scholarships to Iowa credit union members through the Warren A. Morrow Scholarship program. An additional high school scholarship was awarded this year thanks to an anonymous donor.

"Thanks to the continued generosity of our Iowa credit unions, the Iowa Credit Union Foundation is able to continue to elevate the amount awarded to credit union members through the Warren A. Morrow scholarship program,” said Ena Babic Barnes, Executive Director of ICUF.

The 17 high school senior recipients are:

• $3,000 to Sophie Matlock, a member of Allen Hospital Personnel Credit Union and a graduating senior at Waterloo East High School, Waterloo, IA

• $3,000 to Elijah Depaz, a member of Community 1st Credit Union and a graduating senior at Ottumwa High School, Ottumwa, IA

• $3,000 to Elizabeth (Lizzy) Wolf, a member of Corda Credit Union and a graduating senior at Benton Community High School, Van Horne, IA

• $3,000 to Lauren Tesar, a member of Greater Iowa Credit Union and a graduating senior at Johnston High School, Johnston, IA

• $2,000 to Shelby Hansen, a member of Collins Community Credit Union and a graduating senior at Xavier High School, Cedar Rapids, IA

• $2,000 to Olivia Hanniford, a member of Dupaco Community Credit Union and a graduating senior at Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque, IA

• $2,000 to Emily Roche, a member of MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union and a graduating senior at Gilbert High School, Bettendorf, IA

• $2,000 to William Rich, a member of Meridian Credit Union and a graduating senior at Ottumwa High School, Ottumwa, IA

• $1,500 to Wyatt Fettkether, a member of Veridian Credit Union and a graduating senior at Dunkerton High School, Dunkerton , IA

• $1,500 to Hailey Boots, a member of Community Choice Credit Union and a graduating senior at Urbandale High School, Urbandale, IA

• $1,500 to Madelynne Broich, a member of Community Choice Credit Union and a graduating senior at Valley High School, Clive, IA

• $1,500 to Faith Shirbroun, a member of Fort Dodge Family Credit Union and a graduating senior at St. Edmond High School, Fort Dodge, IA

• $1,000 to William Youngblut, a member of Serve Credit Union and a graduating senior at Ankeny High School, Ankeny, IA

• $1,000 to Eva Wyatt, a member of The Family Credit Union and a graduating senior at North Scott High School, Eldridge, IA

• $1,000 to Cooper Chizek, a member of CENT Credit Union and a graduating senior from Emmetsburg High School, Emmetsburg, IA

• $1,000 to Hannah Garza, a member of North Iowa Community Credit Union and a homeschooled graduating senior, Mason City, IA

• $1,000 to Destiny Stokes, a member of Veridian Credit Union and a graduating senior from Hoover High School, Des Moines, IA

• $1,000 to Nick Berumez, a member of Dupaco Community Credit Union and a graduating senior from Columbus Catholic High School, Waterloo, IA7

The eight post-high school recipients are:

• $2,000 to Hayden Wade, member of Premier Credit Union who currently attends Iowa State University

• $2,000 to Sabrina Rodriguez, member of Veridian Credit Union who currently attends Drake University

• $2,000 to Clare Loussaert, member of GreenState Credit Union who currently attends University of Iowa

• $2,000 to Sara Francisco, member of Community 1st Credit Union who currently attends Upper Iowa University

• $2,000 to Celeste Calderon-De Haro, member of I.H. Mississippi Valley Credit Union who currently attends Augustana College

• $2,000 to Anneliese Sallee, member of 5 Star Community Credit Union who currently attends University of Northern Iowa

• $2,000 to Corrina Voigt, member of DuTrac Community Credit Union who currently attends Upper Iowa University

• $2,000 to Faith Hurlbert, member of Telco Triad Community Credit Union who currently attends Briar Cliff University

Applicants completed an online entry form and answered an essay question. This year’s question was: Credit unions are financial cooperatives driven by the principle of ‘People Helping People.’ Share a story about a time when collaboration or teamwork helped you, your family, or your community achieve a goal. How does this cooperative spirit influence your view of financial success? How can your credit union help?