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Madison Student Wins Continuing Education Scholarship From Summit Credit Union

March 14, 2017 East High School senior named recipient of $5,000 Faust ScholarshipMADISON, Wis.— Allison Bultman has been named this year’s winner of Summit Credit Union’s 2017 Faust Scholarship. The financial cooperative awards $5,000 for continuing education each year to eligible high school seniors who are members of the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County and either STAR Credit Union or Summit Credit Union.Launched in 2005, STAR Credit Union is the world’s only youth-chartered credit union. STAR aims to teach financial literacy among members of the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County by providing access to financial services and the opportunity to participate in the development and operation of the credit union.Bultman is currently a senior at Madison’s East High School. She belongs to various extracurricular programs including Empowered Sisterhood, Latino Student Union, Tower Times and the National Honor Society. She also has a passion for animals, often volunteering at the Henry Vilas Zoo, Heartland Farm Sanctuary and Dane County Humane Society. She will attend Edgewood College this fall to pursue a degree in chemistry in hopes of becoming a veterinarian.“The Faust Scholarship offers a special chance for students at the Boys & Girls Club to pursue their higher-education goals, and honors Andy Faust, who served as our CEO for 28 years,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “We’re excited to recognize Allison’s determination and community involvement.”Including the Faust Scholarship, Summit Credit Union awards over $20,000 in scholarships to students each year. To learn more about Summit’s scholarships, visit . You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union shares simple ways to spot imposter scams, recognize warning signs and protect your money and personal information... Summit Credit Union earns a 2026 Woman-Led Top Workplace award for its strong leadership, employee experience and workplace culture... Summit Credit Union invests $1 million in the Live Local Development Fund to expand attainable housing in Jefferson County... Summit Credit Union retains its ranking as Wisconsin's #1 mortgage lender, helping more members achieve homeownership... Summit and TriUnity Foundation offer grants up to $10,000 for members facing terminal or life-threatening illness... Forbes named Summit Credit Union Wisconsin’s #1 credit union and one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026... Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast...