SPRINGFIELD — SELCO Community Credit Union announced Monday, May 13, that 21 students from across the state are the recipients of its 2024 scholarship program, including Keira Denny, who will receive $3,500. After graduating from Weston-McEwen High School, Denny plans to attend the University of Idaho.

According to a press release, applicants or an immediate family member must belong to the credit union to be eligible for a scholarship. In addition, students must earn a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or have received a General Educational Development diploma, and plan to attend a vocational school, college or university. SELCO received a record number of applications for 2024. In total, it awarded $77,500 in scholarships.

Based in Springfield, SELCO was founded nearly 90 years ago. It has 15 branches across the state. For more information, search www.selco.org.