MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In its 12th year, TopLine Credit Union Foundation has awarded a total of $41,500 in scholarship money to 46 TopLine members who are continuing their education, and $1,500 in scholarship funds to support post-secondary educational needs and goals of students in Nigeria through a partnership with African Education and Health Initiative (AFEDHI), a local nonprofit organization with a vision to assist African students with access to education, books, and school supplies.
TopLine Credit Union Foundation received 201 applications. Any TopLine member pursuing post-secondary education by attending a college or university, graduate school, or a 2-4-year community, vocational or technical college in the fall of 2026 was eligible.
Scholarship applicants needed to complete a one-page application form and submit an essay that answered the question “Describe a moment when you had to make a decision that went against what others expected of you.”
“Our Foundation board faced the challenge of selecting 47 scholarship recipients from over 200 applicants” said Taylor Tollette, President, TopLine Credit Union Foundation. “We proudly celebrate their dedication and drive and are honored to support these remarkable students as they continue their educational paths.”
TopLine Credit Union Foundation, guided by its mission of “working with the community to build a better tomorrow,” will continue to support the cooperative spirit of “people helping people” by living the mantra – to care, connect and contribute in the communities they serve.
Scholarship recipients will be recognized with a reception at the credit union, on TopLine Credit Union Foundation’s website page and on their Facebook page.
TopLine Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to providing members with an array of financial education opportunities and counseling for members of all ages, awarding scholarships, contributing to community charitable organizations and sponsoring other community giveback efforts. Since inception in 2014, TopLine Credit Union Foundation has given out $264,000 in scholarship monies to assist with affordability of post-secondary education. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For further information, visit www.TopLinecu.com/foundation/, email Foundation@TopLinecu.com, call 763-391-9494, or stop by any branch location or write: 9353 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN 55369. Federal Tax ID # 46-4335752.
CONTACT:
Taylor Tollette
President, TopLine Credit Union Foundation
TopLine Financial Credit Union
ttollette@toplinecu.com | 763.391.0515
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