Scholarship Program
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Ascend Federal Credit Union's Scholarship Program!
At Ascend, we believe education is paramount to a successful future. That's why we encourage you to compete in our scholarship program.
Currently, the application period for the 2009-2010 school year is closed. Please check back with us in December for the deadline and details of next year's program.
All family members of Ascend Federal Credit Union's officials and employees are excluded from eligibility. Scholarship winners may reapply for the next academic year.
Ascend Awards $10,000 to Students
For the eighth consecutive year, Ascend Federal Credit Union is helping 10 students raise their possibilities with $1,000 scholarships.
Ascend is proud to announce the following winners of the 2010 Ascend Federal Credit Union Scholarship:
- Cody Ellis - Wilson Central High School
- Chloe Davenport - Huntland High School
- Elizabeth Patterson - University of Tennesse, Martin
- Kendric Dartis - Oakland High School
- Chikita Humphrey - East Literature Magnet School
- Kaylea King - Community High School
- Roel Srofe - Coffee County Central High School
- Paytonne Crossland - Franklin County High School
- Kelsey Holder - Forrest High School
- Lisa Dicker - Tullahoma High School
Ascend Awards Bearden Scholarship to Jernigan
The recipient of the $2,500 Jimmie Bearden Leadership Scholarship for 2010 is Jennifer Jernigan of Tullahoma.
In its sixth year, the Jimmie Bearden Leadership Scholarship honors retired Ascend Federal Credit Union President and CEO Jimmie Bearden. Bearden served the credit union and community honorably for 48 years before retiring in 2004.
According to one of her teachers who recommended her for the award, Jernigan has been involved in student government, numerous clubs, community service, and excels in academics and athletics. She has been an active Student Council leader since the 6th grade, and her dedication and leadership have earned her the class president position for three consecutive years.
"Jennifer has shown she has what it takes to succeed in high school," Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel said. "We hope this award enables her to take her leadership skills to the next level in college and beyond."
The Jimmie Bearden Leadership Scholarship is available to graduating THS seniors, and requirements include a 2.5 minimum grade point average and a minimum 20 composite score on the ACT of 1,000 on the SAT. Each year, graduating THS seniors who wish to apply for the scholarship can complete an application and return it to the school's Counseling Office. The scholarship winner is chosen by a committee of the credit union's Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee.
Ascend Federal Credit Union awarded Tullahoma High School's Jennifer Jernigan with the 2010 Jimmie Bearden Leadership Scholarship. From left are Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel, Jernigan, and Ascend Board of Directors Chairman Randal Braker.
