John Aman Memorial Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 6, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
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Eligible organizations
- Academic Status: Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a two to four-year degree program
- Program Type: College, university, or technical school
Other requirements
- Membership Required: Student or parent/guardian must be a Unison Credit Union member
- Geographic Scope: Must live or attend high school in one of Unison's membership-eligible areas: Brown, Calumet, Manitowoc, Outagamie, or Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Ineligibility: Children and family members of current Unison employees are not eligible
- Not eligible: Note: Any application postmarked after the deadline will not be considered
Overview
Purpose: Awards students who best mirror the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" and have learned the importance of volunteerism and giving back to their community. This scholarship is given in memory of John Aman, Unison's first CEO (hired in 1970), honoring his commitment to the credit union industry and community through volunteerism and putting members' needs first.
Eligibility
- Membership Required: Student or parent/guardian must be a Unison Credit Union member
- Ineligibility: Children and family members of current Unison employees are not eligible
- Academic Status: Graduating high school seniors planning to attend a two to four-year degree program
- Program Type: College, university, or technical school
- Geographic Scope: Must live or attend high school in one of Unison's membership-eligible areas: Brown, Calumet, Manitowoc, Outagamie, or Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Scoring Criteria
Applications are scored based on:
- Demonstrated importance of volunteerism and giving back to community
- Co-curricular activities
- Employment experience
Award Details
- Winners notified at school's awards presentation (or by mail if not present)
- Proof of enrollment required to receive funds (copy of class schedule or invoice)
- Check made out to student
- Award paid in one check for fall semester
- Student responsible for contacting Unison Credit Union to claim award
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Download Application: Download and complete the 2026 John Aman Memorial Scholarship Application form
- Submit Application via one of the following methods:
Email:
- Send to: scholarships@unisoncu.org
Mail:
- Unison Credit Union
- Attn: Marketing
- PO Box 260
- Kaukauna, WI 54130
- Note: Any application postmarked after the deadline will not be considered
In Person Drop-off:
- Unison Credit Union
- Attn: Marketing
- 1616 Crooks Ave.
- Kaukauna, WI 54130
- Deadline: Applications must be received by Friday, March 6 by 3:00 pm
- Award Claim: Upon selection, student must present proof of enrollment at school of choice (e.g., copy of class schedule or invoice) to receive scholarship proceeds
What Unison Credit Union actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $60K
- Median grant
- $8,425
- Range
- $5,766–$37K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Kaukauna, WI; Little Chute, WI; Green Bay, WI.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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