Onalaska, Wisconsin – Get paid to learn about important topics like budgeting and credit cards.
Altra Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to providing economic wellness opportunities to youth and adults in the communities we serve. That's why she offers her $5,000 scholarships to two students for two or four years of education.
From now through April 30th, high school students must complete the Banzai curriculum through their classroom teacher or the online Banzai Teen program offered through Altra's website and submit an application with a post-test score of 85% or higher. Submit to win 1 of 2! $5,000 scholarship! Entrants do not need to be a member of Altra Federal Credit Union to participate or win.
To qualify, students must:
- Complete the Banzai Financial Education module between March 1, 2024 and April 30, 2024
- Complete the post-test with a score of 85% or higher
- High school students (grades 9-12), must be at least 13 years old
- Have a minimum 2.8 GPA
- Attend a two-year or four-year university in the United States within the next four years (to claim the scholarship, award recipients must submit proof of enrollment by December 31, 2028)
- Complete the scholarship application
Banzai! is a national financial literacy program available online. It immerses teens in a game-like atmosphere and teaches them how to save, manage, and spend money wisely. This program helps parents create opportunities for meaningful conversations and develop healthy attitudes toward money at all ages.
Banzai! We also offer an online curriculum that teachers can provide to their students. Through the Altra Foundation, the Banzai Curriculum is now available free of charge to middle school and high school classrooms in the areas we serve.
Teachers using this program can monitor student progress through each module. Middle and high school teachers interested in using the Banzai program should visit altra.banzai.org or call 888.8.BANZAI.
“The Banzai program is beneficial for all ages, but before teens step into the real world they need to get a foothold and make daily financial decisions that can impact the rest of their lives. “It's incredibly helpful when you're in need,” said Daniel Anderson, Youth Strategy Manager at Altra.
For more information on scholarships, please visit www.altrafoundation.org.
The scholarship period is from March 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024.
About Altra Federal Credit Union
Since 1931, Altra Federal Credit Union has made members a fundamental part of its vision. With that focus over the years, the credit union has grown into a major financial institution with over $2.8 billion in assets and more than 148,000 members worldwide. A nonprofit and member-owned organization, Altra's mission is to create member loyalty by providing products, services and guidance that enable our members, staff and communities to thrive.
In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile or phone options, Altra offers a full range of financial services from individuals and businesses to loans and investments. Altra helps you live your best life by offering several membership options based on where you live, work, worship, and go to school. I will help you with that.
