Scholarships
Ascentra Scholarship Program
Ascentra offers a total of $15,000 in scholarships to assist members planning to further their education.
The scholarships are as follows:
- Traditional: Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded to high school student members planning to enter college.
- Continuing Education: Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded to non-traditional student members age 19 or over planning to attend higher education.
- Vocational or Trades: Five $1,000 scholarships are awarded to members entering vocational school or college with trade program or entering and internship program with a union or business.
The winners for all scholarships are selected the following spring.
All applications must be submitted online no later than: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Traditional and Continuing Education
Traditional and Continuing Education applicants are required to write an essay of approximately 500 words on a new topic each year.
Vocational or Trades
Vocational or Trades applicants are required to answer a question and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.
More Scholarship Opportunities
Don't stop now! There are many more scholarships available for you or someone you may know. Here are some to get you started:
- Greater QC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & LULAC #5285: Paul Lensmeyer Future Leaders Scholarship
- Iowa Credit Union Foundation: Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship
- Quad Cities Community Foundation: Various Scholarship Opportunities
- Iowa Student Loan: Various Scholarship Opportunities
- Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine: High School and Community College Scholarships
- The Moline Regional Community Foundation
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Antonio V.
Bennett T.
Issac T.
Jadyn C.
Jerry C.
Lucas K.
Payton L.
Rhett W.
Riley K.
Sarah G.
Stacy B.
Zac M.
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Checking Accounts
Whether you’re looking for a rewards program, no service charges, or overdraft protection, we have a checking account that fits your needs.
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CURewards
We know there are hundreds of cards with thousands of reward options to choose from. At Ascentra, we take rewards to the next level with a program that combines rewards points from your Ascentra debit AND credit card purchases. In addition, we also offer promotions throughout the year that gives double rewards, such as back-to-school, Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
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Digital Wallets
Tired of carrying around your wallet or purse? Are you worried about losing them or have them stolen? Eliminate your worries and protect your finances through Ascentra’s digital wallet service. Save your cards to your device and easily scan your phone to make your purchases.