ALPENA — Northland Area Federal Credit Union’s 2025 scholarship application period is coming to an end. Northland will accept Jerry Erickson Educational Scholarship applications until March 1. Student member-applicants can win up to $10,000 in awards for college expenses.

“Jerry Erickson was a loved and respected volunteer at Northland for 46 years,” said Alane Taylor, member service AVP at Northland. “Education was important to him. We remember him and help our communities as we support our members in reaching their goals through this education scholarship program in his name.”

To qualify, applicants must be full-time high school or college students, hold a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be members of Northland Area Federal Credit Union in good standing. The award program also includes adult students.

The scholarship selection process includes evaluation criteria including academic achievement, community service/involvement, and an essay content. Members may download an application at northlandcu.com/scholarships and submit it by mail to Northland Area Federal Credit Union, Jerry Erickson Scholarship Award, at 1161 N. Bagley St. Alpena, MI 49707. For additional information, contact Taylor at 989-739-1401, ext. 4294.