Town & Country Credit Union announces the presentation of $1,000 scholarships to 10 students in the communities they serve. This marks the first year of the credit union’s scholarship program.

Minot and area scholarship recipients include:

— Annika Henjum, Bishop Ryan Catholic School. Attending Minot State University this fall. Daughter of Jennifer and Isaac Henjum.

–Avery Falcon, Minot High School. Attending University of North Dakota this fall. Daughter of BettyGene & Chris Falcon.

— Madison Elliott, Minot High School. Attending Minot State University this fall. Daughter of Michelle and Paul Elliott.

— Nicolas Loberg, Bottineau High School. Attending North Dakota State University this fall. Son of Erin Conroy and Paul Boettcher.

— Taylor Cattin, Kenmare High School. Attending South Dakota State University this fall. Daughter of Nicole and Jordan Cattin.

“Our credit union has always been focused on youth. We provide kids with special accounts that have perks like annual deposit matches and free family events held throughout the year. We also invest in projects that improve the quality of life for kids within the communities we serve,” said Kalli Schell, interim president/CEO. “Adding a scholarship program is one more way we can positively impact our youngest members.”

To apply, high school seniors were asked to submit an essay answering the question: How do you plan to make a positive impact in your desired career field? Submissions were reviewed and scored by a panel of Town & Country Credit Union employees. Scholarship winners were notified in April by the credit union’s Interim President/CEO Kalli Schell.

To learn more about the Town & Country Credit Union Scholarship, visit www.townandcountry.org/scholarship.