FreedomBank Awards Scholarship to Area Graduates

ELKADER, IOWA, July 12, 2023 – FreedomBank recently presented scholarships to graduating high school seniors at each of the following school districts: Central, MFL MarMac, Postville, Allamakee, Eastern Allamakee, and Decorah. The scholarships are made possible through FreedomBank’s annual donation to the districts’ corresponding scholarship foundations.

FreedomBank awarded scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000 to college-bound high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement and an interest in pursuing an education in business, finance, or agriculture.

The Class of 2023 FreedomBank Scholarship Recipients are:

• Central Community – Daniel McGreal
  
  
  
  
• MFL MarMac – Corbin McElwaine
  
  
  
  
• Postville – Samuel Jacobs
  
  
  
  
• Waukon – Maggie Criswell
  
  
  
  
• Kee High – Jackson Poley
  
  
  
  
• Decorah – Jaden Baker
  
  
  
  

“We are excited to sponsor six scholarships for local students,” said Kathy Mueller, president and CEO of FreedomBank. “These scholarships empower success for young adults and provide the financial assistance many students need to pursue a post-high school education. We are proud of this FreedomBank tradition.”

FreedomBank encourages college-bound high school students to contact their guidance counselor to learn how to apply for a FreedomBank Scholarship.