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Scholarships. SPIRIT Checking. Fundraising.

The Spirit Foundation supports local organizations which provide safety, health, nourishment, education, or inspiration to young adults in local communities.

 

About Us


The Spirit Foundation was established in 2016 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose program supports extra-curricular programs at eight local high schools and other youth-focused organizations in the area.
The mission of the Spirit Foundation is to provide resources to high schools and community groups to help local kids pursue their dreams. We don’t want dreams or vital programs to end simply because they cost too much.”

Programs at Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Centennial, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Forest Lake and St. Francis high schools are specifically supported, however the foundation is focused on making sustainable and long-term effort to assist all youth-based, local community programs.

Our Mission

The Spirit Foundation supports local organizations which provide safety, health, nourishment, education, or inspiration to young adults in local communities. The Spirit Foundation envisions that if young adults have those basic needs met they will be free to discover and achieve their dreams, no matter what those dreams may be.

In addition, the Spirit Foundation offers support to youth focused organizations, including local high schools, youth groups, mission organizations, addiction programs, food shelves, and others. That support may include financial support, financial education classes, awareness campaigns, or volunteer work on behalf of selected organizations. 

 

Executing Our Mission

Scholarships

The Credit Union offers eight financial scholarships ranging from $500.00 to $1,000.00, depending if their high school participates in SPIRIT programs.

 

SPIRIT Checking

The Credit Union's Spirit Debit Card can accompany any checking account.  When the card is used, the Credit Union donates 5% of debit card transaction fees to the Spirit Foundation.  This donation is then given to participating high schools to reduce student activity costs, so that all students can participate in healthy school activities.
The current participating schools include:
  • Anoka
  • Centennial
  • Andover
  • Blaine
  • Coon Rapids
  • Forest Lake
  • Champlin Park
An ISD 11( Anoka Hennepin School District) card is also available.

 

Fundraising

The Spirit Foundation is a fundraiser for community schools. It celebrates high school students by raising funds for extra-curricular activities at local high schools. It’s also a family-friendly program powered by students, teachers, volunteers, donors, families, and friends.  
 

 

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Scholarships

Funding a brighter future.

 

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2025 Scholarship Application Window Closed

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025 award year.

The AHCU Spirit Foundation Scholarship Program is available to all existing Anoka Hennepin Credit
Union, a Division of TopLine Financial Credit Union primary members who are in good standing.
The member must be a high school senior pursuing post-secondary education in the fall of the 2025
academic year.

Who Qualifies?
Scholarships are available to students attending the following high schools:
• Anoka
• Andover
• Blaine
• Centennial
• Champlin Park
• Coon Rapids
• Forest Lake
• St. Francis

The applicant must be planning to attend a public or private university or a two- or four-year
community or technical college.

How Many Scholarships Are Awarded?
The foundation offers 10 - $1,000 financial scholarships.

What is the Time Frame?
• Application period: February 1, 2025 – March 14, 2025
• Scholarship review period: March 17, 2025 – April 1, 2025
• Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 11, 2025

How to Apply?
The following is required from each applicant:
1. Completed application form with applicant signature
2. Attach two letters of recommendation to your completed application
3. 500 words or less essay answering the following question (Handwritten essays will not be
considered):
          a. Discuss how you contributed to your community in the last year? How has it
               influenced your personal growth or academic journey?”

Mail to: Marketing, c/o AHCU, a Division of TopLine Financial Credit Union, 3505 Northdale
Blvd. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55448 or it can be dropped off at the Coon Rapids branch.

Application materials will not be returned and become the property of the AHCU Spirit Foundation.
**All applications must be received no later than Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00PM 

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