Application open for Dupaco Foundation renewable college scholarships

DUBUQUE, Iowa – High school seniors pursuing post-secondary education this fall are invited to apply for renewable college scholarships from the Dupaco Foundation.

Twenty scholarships will be awarded:

• Ten $4,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university. Each scholarship will be distributed in annual increments of $1,000 over four years.
• Ten $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors planning to attend a community college or trade school. Each scholarship will be distributed in annual increments of $1,000 over two years. An extension option of up to $2,000 is available for students who transfer to a four-year college or university.

The Dupaco Foundation believes education is a powerful tool for creating pathways to future success. As technology and the economy evolve, many individuals risk being left behind without the skills needed for stable, good-paying jobs – especially those from underserved communities. Scholarships help close that gap by expanding access to training, education and certifications that connect people to in-demand careers.

“Education opens doors to opportunity. By investing in students today, we’re helping build the workforce and communities of tomorrow,” said Joe Hearn, Board Secretary for the Dupaco Foundation.

For complete scholarship details and to apply, visit dupaco.com/scholarship. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. (CT) Wednesday, February 25, 2026. For questions, please contact scholarship@dupaco.com.

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ABOUT DUPACO FOUNDATION:
Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation, also known as Dupaco Foundation, (the “Foundation”) is a tax-exempt private foundation described in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Foundation is a separate legal entity from Dupaco Community Credit Union (the “Credit Union”) and is governed by its own Board of Directors and officers. The Foundation was established in 2011 to honor the retirement of 47-year employee and long-time Dupaco Community Credit Union President and CEO, Robert W. “Bob” Hoefer. The Foundation is designed to carry on the Bob Hoefer tradition of providing personal financial assistance and coaching to help hardworking and financially prudent people recover from unforeseen life events and to increase their opportunities for financial stability. Learn more at www.dupaco.com/foundation.