Celebrating Our 2025–2026 WESTconsin Scholarship Recipients

Posted by WESTconsin Credit Union
May 2026

At WESTconsin Credit Union, supporting education is a cornerstone of our mission, and one way we live that out is through our annual scholarship program. We’re thrilled to announce that 29 outstanding high school seniors have each been awarded a $500 scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year! 

These deserving students stood out for their dedication both inside and outside the classroom. Scholarship recipients were selected based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, school and community involvement, career aspirations, and personal goals. Each award is a recognition of their hard work and a step forward in their pursuit of higher education. 

Since 1995, WESTconsin has proudly awarded nearly $383,000 in scholarships to students across the region as a way to give back to the communities we serve and invest in the bright future of our young members. 

Congratulations to Our Winners! 

Photo of Josie Larson
Josie Larson
Altoona Area Recipient
Eau Claire - North High School
Photo of Mara Tuma
Mara Tuma
Altoona Area Recipient
Eau Claire - North High School
Photo of Miley Smith
Miley Smith
Kindness Counts Recipient
Baldwin - Woodville High School
Photo of Adam Capatske
Adam Capatske
Ellsworth Area & Kindness Counts Recipient
Ellsworth High School
Photo of Emily Zemke
Emily Zemke
Amery Area Recipient
Clayton High School
Photo of Vanessa Spataro
Vanessa Spataro
Amery Area Recipient
Amery High School
Photo of Madison Carey
Madison Carey
Baldwin Area Recipient
Baldwin - Woodville High School
Photo of Michiah George
Michiah George
Baldwin Area Recipient
Baldwin - Woodville High School
Photo of Glendon Thompson
Glendon Thompson
Barron & Rice Lake Area Recipient
Barron High School
Photo of Reese Duncan
Reese Duncan
Barron & Rice Lake Area Recipient
Barron High School
Photo of Caroline Johnson
Caroline Johnson
Chippewa Falls Area Recipient
Stanley-Boyd High School
Photo of Delila Gerrish
Delila Gerrish
Chippewa Falls Area Recipient
Chippewa Falls High School
Photo of Gabrielle Amble
Gabrielle Amble
Eau Claire Area Recipient
Elk Mound High School
Photo of Kendra Horel
Kendra Horel
Eau Claire Area Recipient
Elk Mound High School
Photo of Marshall Funk
Marshall Funk
Ellsworth Area Recipient
Ellsworth High School
Photo of Callie Travis
Callie Travis
Employee/Immediate Family Member Recipient
Menomonie High School
Photo of Jenna VanSomeren
Jenna VanSomeren
Employee/Immediate Family Member Recipient
Amery High School
Photo of Joshua Spors
Joshua Spors
Hudson Area Recipient
Hudson High School
Photo of Teja Mannem
Teja Mannem
Hudson Area Recipient
Hudson High School
Photo of Braeden Bechel
Braeden Bechel
Menomonie Area Recipient
Elmwood High School
Photo of William Engel
William Engel
Menomonie Area Recipient
Boyceville High School
Photo of Elizabeth Isenberger
Elizabeth Isenberger
Menomonie High School Recipient
Menomonie High School
Photo of Magdalyn Winsand
Magdalyn Winsand
Menomonie High School Recipient
Menomonie High School
Photo of Averi Franklin
Averi Franklin
New Richmond Area Recipient
New Richmond High School
Photo of Lauren Forbush
Lauren Forbush
New Richmond Area Recipient
New Richmond High School
Photo of Addison Kellogg
Addison Kellogg
Prescott Area Recipient
Prescott High School
Photo of Makaria Haas
Makaria Haas
Prescott Area Recipient
Prescott High School
Photo of Adia Johnson
Adia Johnson
River Falls Area Recipient
River Falls High School
Photo of Nole Kaeder
Nole Kaeder
River Falls Area Recipient
River Falls High School
Photo of Josie Larson

Josie Larson

Altoona Area Recipient
Eau Claire - North High School
Photo of Mara Tuma

Mara Tuma

Altoona Area Recipient
Eau Claire - North High School
Photo of Miley Smith

Miley Smith

Kindness Counts Recipient
Baldwin - Woodville High School
Photo of Adam Capatske

Adam Capatske

Ellsworth Area & Kindness Counts Recipient
Ellsworth High School
Photo of Emily Zemke

Emily Zemke

Amery Area Recipient
Clayton High School
Photo of Vanessa Spataro

Vanessa Spataro

Amery Area Recipient
Amery High School
Photo of Madison Carey

Madison Carey

Baldwin Area Recipient
Baldwin - Woodville High School
Photo of Michiah George

Michiah George

Baldwin Area Recipient
Baldwin - Woodville High School
Photo of Glendon Thompson

Glendon Thompson

Barron & Rice Lake Area Recipient
Barron High School
Photo of Reese Duncan

Reese Duncan

Barron & Rice Lake Area Recipient
Barron High School
Photo of Caroline Johnson

Caroline Johnson

Chippewa Falls Area Recipient
Stanley-Boyd High School
Photo of Delila Gerrish

Delila Gerrish

Chippewa Falls Area Recipient
Chippewa Falls High School
Photo of Gabrielle Amble

Gabrielle Amble

Eau Claire Area Recipient
Elk Mound High School
Photo of Kendra Horel

Kendra Horel

Eau Claire Area Recipient
Elk Mound High School
Photo of Marshall Funk

Marshall Funk

Ellsworth Area Recipient
Ellsworth High School
Photo of Callie Travis

Callie Travis

Employee/Immediate Family Member Recipient
Menomonie High School
Photo of Jenna VanSomeren

Jenna VanSomeren

Employee/Immediate Family Member Recipient
Amery High School
Photo of Joshua Spors

Joshua Spors

Hudson Area Recipient
Hudson High School
Photo of Teja Mannem

Teja Mannem

Hudson Area Recipient
Hudson High School
Photo of Braeden Bechel

Braeden Bechel

Menomonie Area Recipient
Elmwood High School
Photo of William Engel

William Engel

Menomonie Area Recipient
Boyceville High School
Photo of Elizabeth Isenberger

Elizabeth Isenberger

Menomonie High School Recipient
Menomonie High School
Photo of Magdalyn Winsand

Magdalyn Winsand

Menomonie High School Recipient
Menomonie High School
Photo of Averi Franklin

Averi Franklin

New Richmond Area Recipient
New Richmond High School
Photo of Lauren Forbush

Lauren Forbush

New Richmond Area Recipient
New Richmond High School
Photo of Addison Kellogg

Addison Kellogg

Prescott Area Recipient
Prescott High School
Photo of Makaria Haas

Makaria Haas

Prescott Area Recipient
Prescott High School
Photo of Adia Johnson

Adia Johnson

River Falls Area Recipient
River Falls High School
Photo of Nole Kaeder

Nole Kaeder

River Falls Area Recipient
River Falls High School

Interested in Applying for Next Year? 

Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who are primary account holders with WESTconsin Credit Union by August 31 prior to their senior year. If you're not already a member, it’s a great time to join! Visit your local WESTconsin office to learn more about membership and how we can support your financial and educational journey. 

Congratulations again to our 2025–2026 scholarship winners! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish.