Midland Credit Union Launches “Make A Difference” Scholarship Program

Program will award $5,000 in scholarships to support members pursuing higher education

Urbandale, IA – Midland Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of the Midland Make A Difference Scholarship, a new program designed to support members and their families as they pursue higher education.

Through this initiative, Midland Credit Union will award $5,000 in total scholarships to eligible members who are continuing their education at a college or vocational school. Scholarships will be awarded as follows:

• Two $500 scholarships for students entering their first year of college or vocational school

• One $500 scholarship for students continuing their undergraduate degree or second year of vocational studies

• One $1,000 scholarship for students entering their first year of college or vocational school

• One $1,000 scholarship for students continuing their undergraduate degree or second year of vocational studies

• One $1,500 scholarship for a student entering their first year of college or vocational school

“At Midland Credit Union, we believe education creates opportunity — not just for individuals, but for families and communities,” said Randy Hass, CEO of Midland Credit Union. “The Make A Difference Scholarship reflects our commitment to investing in the future of our members and helping them reach their goals.”

The scholarship program is open to Midland Credit Union members or children of members who are pursuing higher education at an accredited institution.

See eligibility details and online application.

Application deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026.

Midland Credit Union lives its mission of “investing in the success of our communities” through its financial services and community involvement. Today the member-focused financial cooperative serves 24 Iowa counties, with branches in Urbandale, Bondurant, and Council Bluffs. 

For more information about Midland Credit Union, visit midlandcu.org.

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