Howard J. Snortland Scholarship
Our Howard J. Snortland Scholarship is named in honor of Howard J. Snortland and his 60 years of volunteer service to Capital Credit Union. Snortland was an example of a visionary; willing to dream about what the future could hold for credit unions and furthering the credit union movement through consistent advocacy and volunteerism.
Each year, we invite students pursuing an associate or undergraduate degree, or technical certificate, to apply for the opportunity to receive one-of-ten $1,500 scholarships. The scholarship can be used at any college, university or technical school. All applicants must be a Capital Credit Union member with their own Share Savings Account.
The application window for 2026's Howard J. Snortland Scholarship closed at 5 p.m. CT, on Friday, Feb. 6.
Applicants must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:
- I am a Capital Credit Union member with my own Share Savings Account (not just joint on an account).
- My parent or guardian is not an employee or board member of Capital Credit Union.
- I plan to attend a college, university or technical school.
- I will be pursuing an associate or undergraduate degree, or technical certificate.
- I am not a previous recipient of the Howard J. Snortland Scholarship.
2026 Howard J. Snortland Scholarship Recipients
Aubrey Feil
Aubrey is from Beulah and is a senior at Beulah High School. She plans to pursue a degree in speech-language pathology.
Bailey Maier
Bailey is from New Salem and is a senior at New Salem - Almont High School. She plans to attend the University of Mary to pursue a degree in biology.
Carter Michlitsch
Carter is from Bismarck and is a senior at St. Mary’s Central High School. He plans to attend the University of Jamestown to pursue a degree in civil engineering.
Jasmine Wong
Jasmine is from Bismarck and is a senior at Century High School. She plans to pursue a degree in biology.
Kael Newman
Kael is from Beulah and is a senior at Beulah High School. He plans to attend Lynnes Welding Training and pursue a career in welding.
Karter Hatzenbuhler
Karter is from Mandan and is attending the University of North Dakota, pursuing a degree in biochemistry.
Madalyn Meckle
Madalyn is from Bismarck and is a senior at Legacy High School. She plans to attend the University of Mary to pursue a degree in biology.
Olivia Gartner
Olivia is from Stanton and is a senior at Hazen High School. She plans to attend the University of Mary to pursue a degree in nursing.
Parker Feigitsch
Parker is from Bismarck and is a senior at Century High School. He plans to attend the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology to pursue a degree in electrical engineering.
Tyler Ripplinger
Tyler is from Bismarck and is a senior at St. Mary’s Central High School. He plans to attend the University of Mary to pursue a degree in biology.